The document discusses the concept of hybrid warfare, particularly in the maritime domain, emphasizing the need for states to prepare against a range of hybrid threats, including cyber-attacks, piracy, and economic pressures. The discourse stems from NATO's evolving strategy to counter hybrid threats following significant events such as Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, with a focus on developing comprehensive responses to non-traditional tactics used by state and non-state actors.

The document discusses the concept of hybrid warfare, particularly in the maritime domain, emphasizing the need for states to prepare against a range of hybrid threats, including cyber-attacks, piracy, and economic pressures. The discourse stems from NATO's evolving strategy to counter hybrid threats following significant events such as Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, with a focus on developing comprehensive responses to non-traditional tactics used by state and non-state actors.