In a two-part analysis, the Swiss NZZ examines the shapes conflicts might take in the future – and what refugees, bots and viruses might have to do with it. This first part focuses on the mechanics of a hybrid operation plan. In the second part of modern forms of conflict, they examine how a pandemic may function as a line of operations and illustrate methods of influence.<p>Link to second part: <a href="https://www.nzz.ch/english/how-authoritarian-states-use-viruses-and-bots-to-attack-the-west-ld.1753074" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.nzz.ch/english/how-authoritarian-states-use-viru...</a>