Today, the global community faces an uncertain world

  • As the world becomes more unpredictable, global conflicts are evolving beyond traditional warfare. Asymmetric and hybrid tactics, involving both state and non-state actors, are reshaping security challenges. At waspada, we’re focused on understanding these shifts through research and analysis, helping leaders navigate this new era of conflict.

Our Focus

Exploring the Evolving Dynamics of Asymmetric and Hybrid Warfare.

Exploring conflicts where one side holds a significant advantage in terms of conventional military power, and the other leverages unconventional tactics such as guerrilla warfare, terrorism, and cyber attacks.

Analyzing the blend of conventional military operations with irregular tactics, information warfare, and economic pressure, often in a gray zone between peace and war.

Investigating the role of technology, including cyber attacks and digital misinformation, in shaping modern conflicts.

Understanding the global power dynamics that shape and influence asymmetric and hybrid warfare strategies.

The Unexplored Terrain of Asymmetric and Hybrid Warfare

Despite their growing relevance in modern conflict, issues surrounding asymmetric and hybrid warfare remain largely underexplored in mainstream media, public discourse, and news coverage. These complex forms of warfare, which blend irregular tactics, cyber strategies, and non-state actors, are often overshadowed by traditional military narratives. At waspada, we aim to bridge this gap by shedding light on these critical issues, ensuring that the conversation around these evolving threats reaches the attention it deserves.


Why It Matters?

  • As warfare evolves, traditional military strategies are no longer enough. Modern adversaries are increasingly employing a mix of tactics—ranging from cyber attacks and misinformation campaigns to the use of non-state actors and irregular forces. These threats require new forms of understanding, analysis, and response. At waspada, we are at the forefront of this crucial field of study, providing the insights and tools needed to navigate and mitigate the complex security challenges of the 21st century

What we do?

  • Research and consulting
  • Training and simulation
  • Policy advocacy

There is nothing stronger than gentleness, and nothing softer than calm strength

Raden Soedirman

Jenderal Besar TNI

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