PC4S043 - Terrorism, Hybrid Warfare And Conflict Analysis In Europe And Beyond 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PC4S043 | ||
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| Module Title: | Terrorism, Hybrid Warfare And Conflict Analysis In Europe And Beyond | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Policing and Criminology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Policing | ||
| Module Leader: | Ethem Ilbiz, Helen Martin | ||
| Module Team: | Christian Kaunert, Mike Edwards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100486 - policing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To facilitate the critical understanding and exploration of conflict analysis and hybrid warfare in Europe and beyond within the phenomenon of terrorism.
To develop, through analysis and systematic assessment, the phenomenon of conflict and hybrid warfare, its increasingly international character, and the transformation of the problem.
Content Summary
Hybrid warfare is a modern concept that combines traditional military tactics with non-traditional methods, exploiting various vulnerabilities in the target's society. Two countries' theories of hybrid warfare are explored:
Chinese Theories (1990s-present day): Analyzing China's approach to hybrid warfare over time.
Russian Theories under Vladimir Putin (2000-present day): Investigating Russia's hybrid warfare strategies under Putin's leadership.
Campaign Types: Examining specific tactics used in hybrid warfare, including:
Social Psychological War
Information Warfare
Influence Operations
Analyzing critical infrastructure pre-positioning and attacks in Western countries, illustrating how hybrid warfare can have real-world consequences.
Cyber Warfare and Social Engineering: Investigating the role of hackers, hacking groups, and social engineering in cyber conflicts.
Cybercriminals and State Actors: Exploring the involvement of cybercriminals and states in 'Dark Net' markets, organized crime, ransomware attacks, and the use of proxy actors in cyber conflicts.
From Political Spin to 'Fake News': Examining how misinformation campaigns and the spread of 'Fake News' impact conflicts.
Role of Social Media and Technology Companies: Analyzing the enabling role of social media and technology companies in hybrid warfare strategies.
International Law and the Rule of Law: Discussing the development of norms through international law to address hybrid warfare challenges.
EU and NATO's Approach: Understanding how the EU and NATO perceive and prepare for hybrid warfare threats.
Election Interference: Investigating how hybrid warfare influences and interferes with elections in different regions.
States as Attackers and Defenders: Exploring how states can act as both attackers and defenders in hybrid warfare scenarios.
EU and Western Responses: Analyzing the measures and strategies adopted by the EU and Western nations to counter hybrid warfare.
By thoroughly examining conflict analysis and hybrid warfare, this module equips learners with the essential knowledge to comprehend and address contemporary threats and conflicts effectively.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 96 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically examine current frameworks of conflict analysis and hybrid warfare in terrorism. |
| LO2 | Compare and critically distinguish between differing forms of conflict and hybrid warfare and construct arguments which reflect a critical understanding of the topic. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Report demonstrating critical understanding of conflict analysis and hybrid warfare in terrorism. | 0 | 4500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |