RUSI Journal Radio S5E1: A New Approach to Sabotage
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Nov 4, 2024 
Elena Grossfeld, a PhD candidate researching intelligence organizations, and Magda Long, a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, dive into the transformation of Russian sabotage tactics in today's gig-economy. They discuss the recruitment of locals in Europe and ethical contrasts between democratic and authoritarian strategies in covert operations. The conversation also touches on the digital age's impact on sabotage, highlighting how technology drives modern espionage and the vital role of public awareness in national security.
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Evolving Sabotage
- Societal and economic shifts affect how Russia approaches sabotage.
- These changes impact other actors as well.
Sabotage as Covert Action
- Sabotage, a long-standing covert action method, aims to weaken targets deniably.
- It disrupts, creates chaos, and weaponizes friction, especially during crises.
Traditional Sabotage
- States previously used highly trained individuals for sabotage, like blowing up arms depots.
- This required extensive training to ensure deniability if caught.
