The War You Can’t See: Gray Zone Operations Are Reshaping Global Security

The War You Can’t See: Gray Zone Operations Are Reshaping Global Security

From the Baltic to the South China Sea, adversaries exploit ambiguity and technology to weaken Western resolve and challenge international norms.

A ship crosses the Baltic Sea at sunrise. A ship in the Baltic Sea

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

In the middle of the night, with no witnesses, a single ship flagged out of Hong Kong drags its anchor across the Baltic Sea. In silence, it severs a vital gas pipeline and the digital cables that link northern capitals.

By morning, millions lose connectivity, financial transactions stall, and energy grids flicker on the edge.

Author's summary: Global security is being reshaped by gray zone operations.

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