Hybrid Warfare and Peacebuilding in Countries Influenced by the Soviet Legacy

The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of political, social, and military conflicts in states influenced by the Soviet legacy, including former Soviet republics and states of the former Warsaw Treaty Organization. It explores their historical roots, geopolitical implications, and the role of international actors. It explores their historical roots, geopolitical implications, and the role of international actors. The course focuses on key contemporary cases such as the Russian–Ukrainian war, the Armenia–Azerbaijan conflict, and the ongoing tensions in Moldova, Georgia, and other tensions caused by Russian hybrid influence.