In today's world, we face invisible but constantly evolving hybrid threats. It's not just about disinformation, but also cyberattacks, hidden financing, and attempts to manipulate public opinion. How can we effectively defend against them and build a resilient society?
Our new policy paper, "The Calm Before the Storm: Strategic Communication and Systemic Preparedness in Hybrid Conflict," brings key insights from the Resilient Europe 2025 conference. More than 200 experts from 26 countries shared their experiences and proposed concrete recommendations.
What will you find in it?
- The latest trends in hybrid threats – from narrative warfare to the misuse of AI, to hidden financing and sabotage of critical infrastructure.
- Examples of good practice from Europe: How Moldova, Lithuania, Latvia, and Czechia are innovating in the area of legislation and institutional responses.
- How to ensure electoral integrity and why year-round work is important, not just interventions before elections.
- Key aspects of strategic and crisis communication – how to move from a reactive approach to proactivity and why it must be led by professionals, not politicians.
- Why civil-military and cross-sector cooperation is essential for societal resilience.
- The importance of digital platform regulation and how to implement the Digital Services Act.
- Why the involvement of regional and local actors, who are closest to citizens, is crucial.
This publication offers concrete recommendations for state officials and institutions on how to improve resilience through legislation, communication, and cooperation. Read on to see how we can collectively strengthen democratic governance and ensure our security.
The publication was prepared with the support of the British Embassy in Prague and is based on the conclusions of the Resilient Europe 2025 conference, which was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
You can download the full document here..