Europe must prepare for modern, multi-domain conflict, not just military invasion, focusing on societal resilience against subtle Russian destabilization.
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The article argues that Europe’s readiness for a potential conflict with Russia must extend beyond military rearmament to encompass broader societal resilience. The author suggests that Russia’s strategic goal is not territorial conquest like the Cold War, but rather to sow chaos, create humanitarian crises, and destabilize governments to undermine European unity and support for Ukraine. Modern warfare is described as multi-domain, encompassing economic, cyber, information, and psychological spheres, and increasingly involves “liminal operations”—actions that fall below the threshold of obvious hostility. Instead of a conventional ground invasion, a potential Russian attack could involve a combination of missile/drone strikes, cyberattacks, navigation collapse, sabotage, social destabilization, and refugee influx. The key takeaway is that preparedness requires more than just advanced weaponry; it demands political and societal leadership capable of making mature decisions in a complex, postmodern conflict environment. The author concludes that Europe must recognize that the threat is immediate and that the focus must be on defeating the threat, not just deterring it.
