Hybrid threat scenarios are modern strategies in which states or actors pursue their objectives by using both military and non-military methods simultaneously. In this approach, conventional warfare is combined with cyberattacks, disinformation, economic pressure, and psychological operations. The goal is to weaken the opponent without direct confrontation and to influence decision-making processes through multidimensional pressure. For this reason, hybrid threats stand out as one of the most complex and effective risk types in today’s security environment.

From a more technical perspective, hybrid threat scenarios are shaped by the integration of cyber warfare, information operations, economic sanctions, proxy forces, and irregular warfare elements. Social media-driven perception operations, cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, and pressure through energy policies are key tools within this strategy. One of the defining characteristics of hybrid threats is the creation of ambiguity and plausible deniability, making it difficult to identify the source of an attack. In the modern era, the use of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and autonomous systems has made these scenarios even more sophisticated and impactful.