This article from The Cove provides an in-depth analysis of Grey Zone confrontation, describing it as a form of conflict employing non-kinetic, ambiguous, and incremental coercion that stays below the threshold of conventional war. Key features of Grey Zone tactics include disinformation, cyberattacks, economic pressure, influence operations, and the use of proxies or irregular forces, often aiming to destabilize opponents without triggering full-scale military responses. The article stresses the importance of understanding and recognizing Grey Zone activities as they complicate traditional defense postures and require integrated, multi-domain responses. The discussion references Russia’s use of these tactics, such as in Ukraine, highlighting how these methods erode sovereignty and security in subtle ways. It emphasizes the challenges these tactics pose to NATO and allied nations, calling for enhanced strategic awareness and responses across political, legal, military, informational, and economic spheres.
Category: Military & Paramilitary Operations
Subcategory: Unconventional / Paramilitary
Incident Type: Use of ‘little green men’ (unmarked soldiers)
Country: Australia
Source report: cove.army.gov.au/article/w…
