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Kremlin-backed hybrid warfare-a whole-of-society warfare on the political, economic, and social f... more Kremlin-backed hybrid warfare-a whole-of-society warfare on the political, economic, and social fabric of societies-has put states in the Kremlin's crosshairs on high alert. These states remain vulnerable to hybrid threats partly because they lack appropriate tools to identify and mitigate efforts that foment political instability. Motive International developed the Social Contract Assessment Tool (SCAT) and applied a society-centric analysis in Estonia to evaluate vulnerability to or resilience against hybrid threats. Our research revealed that ethnic-Russian Estonians who speak Russian as the primary household language perceive institutions that embrace their dual identity as Estonian citizens and as ethnic Russians as legitimate and perceive institutions that challenge this dual identity as divisive. This research demonstrated the utility of the SCAT to characterize social cohesion relevant to national policy, security, and civil resistance efforts in the context of hybrid warfare.
I am grateful to the University of Tartu faculty who encouraged me and challenged me throughout t... more I am grateful to the University of Tartu faculty who encouraged me and challenged me throughout the development of my thesis. To Professor Morozov, who I learned so much from, I am very grateful for the directness and comprehensive feedback that you provided throughout the process. I want to especially thank my opponent, Andrey Makarychev, who first encouraged me to investigate Russian foreign policy in the Middle East as a research track. Finally, to my family, my parents, Jennifer and Jaran who literally raised my son during my final months of thesis production in isolation in the US. To Hein, who provided constant moral support and kept odd hours to help me stay awake and focusthank you, and I will always remember your kindness. To Giuliano, a fellow student and professional, in this strange place we call Erbil-I am so thankful that you were willing to come help a stranger proofread. To my professional colleagues and other dear friends, otherwise known as 'the tribe' (Erin,
Kremlin-backed hybrid warfare-a whole-of-society warfare on the political, economic, and social f... more Kremlin-backed hybrid warfare-a whole-of-society warfare on the political, economic, and social fabric of societies-has put states in the Kremlin's crosshairs on high alert. These states remain vulnerable to hybrid threats partly because they lack appropriate tools to identify and mitigate efforts that foment political instability. Motive International developed the Social Contract Assessment Tool (SCAT) and applied a society-centric analysis in Estonia to evaluate vulnerability to or resilience against hybrid threats. Our research revealed that ethnic-Russian Estonians who speak Russian as the primary household language perceive institutions that embrace their dual identity as Estonian citizens and as ethnic Russians as legitimate and perceive institutions that challenge this dual identity as divisive. This research demonstrated the utility of the SCAT to characterize social cohesion relevant to national policy, security, and civil resistance efforts in the context of hybrid warfare.
I am grateful to the University of Tartu faculty who encouraged me and challenged me throughout t... more I am grateful to the University of Tartu faculty who encouraged me and challenged me throughout the development of my thesis. To Professor Morozov, who I learned so much from, I am very grateful for the directness and comprehensive feedback that you provided throughout the process. I want to especially thank my opponent, Andrey Makarychev, who first encouraged me to investigate Russian foreign policy in the Middle East as a research track. Finally, to my family, my parents, Jennifer and Jaran who literally raised my son during my final months of thesis production in isolation in the US. To Hein, who provided constant moral support and kept odd hours to help me stay awake and focusthank you, and I will always remember your kindness. To Giuliano, a fellow student and professional, in this strange place we call Erbil-I am so thankful that you were willing to come help a stranger proofread. To my professional colleagues and other dear friends, otherwise known as 'the tribe' (Erin,