The West is no longer just reacting defensively to hybrid threats, but is also taking proactive measures. For Teija Tiilikainen, Director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, this step is long overdue.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
The German opposition has criticized German Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt’s plans for a center to counter hybrid threats as inadequate. They are calling for a centralized, real-time situational picture and strategic planning instead of new structures.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Chinese cyberattacks on hospitals, banks and energy providers in Taiwan increased significantly in 2025. Taipei sees the surge as a key element of Beijing’s strategy of “hybrid warfare”.
By Yi Ling Pan
The Federal police has set up a new drone defense unit with over 130 officers. More than EUR 100 million have been earmarked for drone protection in 2025 and 2026.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Disposable agents are a tool of hybrid warfare – recruited on dubious Telegram channels for one-off missions. How do the security authorities deal with them? Christopher Nehring from the Cyberintelligence Institute advises: digital prevention.
By Christopher Nehring
The victory of President Maia Sandu's pro-European ruling party PAS is a major defeat for Moscow. The Kremlin has used disinformation and hybrid warfare in an attempt to bring the country under its control.
By Stephan Israel and Corinna Visser
President Maia Sandu's pro-European party is clearly the strongest force in Moldova's parliamentary elections after the tally of nearly all votes. It should be able to continue governing alone and Moldova can thus stay on its path toward EU membership.
By Stephan Israel
Finland is defending Europe's border, the border between democracy and dictatorship, says Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. He believes his country is well equipped in view of its comprehensive security concept and broad consensus vis-à-vis Russia.
By Stephan Israel
The election in Moldova Sunday will decide whether the country remains on course to join the EU. Russia is using hybrid warfare to bring Moldova into its sphere of influence. President Maia Sandu is having a hard time defending the pro-European majority.
By Stephan Israel
Russia wants to “capture Moldova through the ballot box” and use the country as a launchpad for its hybrid war against the EU, warns Maia Sandu: Moldova will elect a new parliament on Sept. 28 and is facing a massive disinformation campaign from Moscow.
By Stephan Israel
