In the course of the 21st century, we have witnessed a radical transformation in the way armed conflicts unfold. Wars are no longer solely the domain of armies clashing on battlefields, nor are they confined to tanks, soldiers, and ammunition. Today, the lines between peace and war are blurred, and confrontations no longer require the physical presence of military forces to inflict devastating damage. The advent of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and global connectivity has given rise to new forms of conflict that are as insidious as they are invisible. This book, "Hybrid, Cyber, and Asymmetric Wars", explores how the world has entered an era where traditional armed confrontations have been replaced by a web of complex operations integrating unconventional warfare tactics. Nations and non-state actors now employ tools such as cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, autonomous drones, and economic warfare to compete with and weaken their adversaries without resorting to conventional weapons. Hybrid warfare, a form of conflict that combines military and non-military methods, has revealed the vulnerability of states to threats that do not necessarily require invasion or brute force. Asymmetric wars, where smaller and less-equipped actors challenge military powers through irregular tactics, have demonstrated that conventional military power no longer guarantees victory. At the same time, cyberspace has become a new battlefield where physical distance is no barrier, and attacks can trigger real disasters, from the disruption of critical infrastructure to the manipulation of entire political systems. In this context, this book aims to analyze the dynamics of modern conflicts through a comprehensive approach that encompasses technological evolution, new military strategies, and the transformation of warfare in the 21st century. Here, artificial intelligence becomes a decisive tool for war, capable of making autonomous decisions in critical situations, while social networks and information manipulation can be more powerful weapons than missiles. The purpose of this work is not only to describe these new forms of conflict but also to raise awareness of the ethical, legal, and security challenges they entail. Questions about responsibility in the use of autonomous technologies, the regulation of cyberattacks, and global responses to increasingly diffuse and unpredictable threats become urgent issues that the international community must address. Hybrid, Cyber, and Asymmetri Wars" is a journey into the heart of the wars of the future, a tour of the new battlefronts where nations and non-state actors wage silent yet lethal wars. Throughout these chapters, readers will witness how the concept of war has been forever changed and how humanity must adapt to this new reality in an interconnected and deeply vulnerable world.
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