War is War, Not the Latest Concept: A Rejoinder to ‘Future Threats and Strategic Thinking’ (original) (raw)

The article critiques the concept of hybrid threats in military strategy, arguing that its application is muddled and unhelpful for guiding the U.S. military's strategic planning. It suggests that hybrid warfare focuses excessively on tactics rather than providing a clear strategic framework. Furthermore, the authors emphasize the need for clarity in defining military threats to effectively allocate resources and develop operational strategies, asserting that an overemphasis on complex concepts like hybrid warfare detracts from essential military priorities.