In the thesis titled 'The Alliance Strikes Back: Using Multi Domain Operations to Counter Russian Hybrid Warfare in the Baltics,' Major Nicholas J. Stafford examines NATO's challenges in responding to Russia's hybrid warfare tactics. This includes non-violent subversion and covert violent actions targeting the Baltic States. The paper critiques the U.S. Multi Domain Operations concept, concluding that while it could counter Russian threats, it is not suitable for NATO due to its lack of focus on local populations as tools of destabilization and the potential delays in addressing Russian defensive capabilities.

In the thesis titled 'The Alliance Strikes Back: Using Multi Domain Operations to Counter Russian Hybrid Warfare in the Baltics,' Major Nicholas J. Stafford examines NATO's challenges in responding to Russia's hybrid warfare tactics. This includes non-violent subversion and covert violent actions targeting the Baltic States. The paper critiques the U.S. Multi Domain Operations concept, concluding that while it could counter Russian threats, it is not suitable for NATO due to its lack of focus on local populations as tools of destabilization and the potential delays in addressing Russian defensive capabilities.