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Contested Ground exposes the complex and murky world of greyzone warfare, and how state and non-state actors vie for influence beneath the threshold of armed conflict.
In our interconnected and globalised world, new opportunities have emerged for states to advance their interests within the global system.
From cyber operations to disinformation campaigns, and from economic coercion to food security, join us as we navigate how state and non-state actors engage in this high-stakes game of power and influence.
Get in touch, get your questions answered by our experts or share your stories. Contact hello@contestedground.com.au
For daily news and analysis visit www.defenceconnect.com.au and www.cyberdaily.au