With reference to the Grey Zone Warfare, seen in the news recently, which one of the following statements is correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Grey Zone Warfare, seen in the news recently, which one of the following statements is correct?

[A] The warfare primarily involves conventional military tactics and strategies.

[B] It is characterized by transparent and clearly defined rules of engagement.

[C] In this kind of warfare, nation-states and non-state actors rarely collaborate or cooperate in achieving strategic objectives.

[D] It refers to actions and operations aimed at altering the status quo in a region without provoking a full-scale military response from the targeted nation.

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation – Grey Zone Warfare is characterized by ambiguous actions and operations that are designed to gradually change the status quo in a region or international relations without triggering a full-scale military response from the targeted nation. These actions often involve non-military tools, such as economic pressure, propaganda campaigns, and the use of non-state actors to achieve political objectives. It involves tactics like cyberattacks, misinformation, and economic pressure to weaken an opponent. China has been skillfully using this strategy, especially against India and neighboring countries.

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Q. With reference to the Grey Zone Warfare, seen in the news recently, which one of the following statements is correct?

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