title: India's Quest for Hybrid Warfare
abstract: Hybrid warfare is a complex, multidimensional model of conflict combining cyber and irregular operations with conventional military capabilities. India, facing persistent hybrid threats from Pakistan and China, must adapt its defence strategy to counter evolving security challenges. Pakistan is using the weapons of disinformation campaigns, cross-border insurgency, and state-sponsored terrorism. In contrast, China uses influence operations, cyberwarfare, and economic pressure. These blur the lin