| ID | 154332 |
| Title Proper | Life in the “Gray Zone” |
| Other Title Information | observations for contemporary strategists |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Wirtz, James J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The term “Gray Zone” is gaining in popularity as a way of describing contemporary security challenges. This article describes the “short-of-war” strategies – the fait accompli, proxy warfare, and the exploitation of ambiguous deterrence situations, i.e. “salami tactics” – that are captured by the term and offers several explanations for why state and non-state actors are drawn to these strategies. The analysis highlights why defense postures based on deterrence are especially vulnerable to the short-of-war strategies that populate the “Gray Zone.” The article concludes by suggesting how defense officials might adapt defense policies to life in the “Gray Zone.” |
| `In' analytical Note | Defense and Security Analysis Vol. 33, No.2; Jun 2017: p.106-114 |
| Journal Source | Defense and Security Analysis Vol: 33 No 2 |
| Key Words | Cyber Warfare ; Gray Zone ; Proxy Warfare ; Hybrid Warfare ; Crimea ; Salami Tactics ; Deterrence Failure ; Fait Accompli |