Intelligence Squared Adapting to the New World of War, with Mark Galeotti
Feb 8, 2022
Mark Galeotti, Honorary Professor at UCL and expert on security studies, dives into the evolution of warfare today, exploring the rise of hybrid tactics exemplified by Russia's actions in Ukraine. He discusses how traditional conflicts are yielding to low-level, undeclared wars, driven by political and economic factors. Galeotti also highlights the emerging battlefields of technology, such as the metaverse, and examines the ethical dilemmas of disinformation in modern geopolitics. Accompanied by Carl Miller, they dissect the complex interplay between power dynamics and organized crime.
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Decline of Traditional Warfare
- Traditional "hot wars" are becoming less common due to high costs and public disapproval.
- Nations are shifting towards innovative, low-level conflicts like hybrid warfare.
Post-Cold War Conflicts
- The end of the Cold War unleashed new rivalries and conflicts.
- These are now pursued through non-traditional means.
Lawfare Example
- A Russian cargo ship carrying embargoed weapons to Syria was stopped without military force.
- By influencing the ship's insurance, the UK forced it to turn back.
