Weaponization of all Elements of National Power by India: Hybrid Warfare against Pakistan.

The research is meant to conduct conceptual and contextual evaluation of Hybrid Warfare (HW) by examining how weaponization of all EoNP by India makes Pakistan vulnerable to Hybrid war. The study is significant to understand the evolution of war with focus on the phenomenon of HW. The analysis of the impact of HW in diplomatic, economic, informational, social, military and law-fare domains, makes the research highly beneficial to policy makers and practitioners alike, especially in India and Pakistan. This study is conducted using qualitative research methodology, and literature has been extensively consulted, using secondary sources. The research concludes that categorization of HW as a new phenomenon or just rebranding of terminologies would remain a contested question. Therefore, a clear understanding needs to be built with regards to the understudied phenomenon of 'Hybridity' and its applicability to Pakistan-India context. Nevertheless, based on discernable criteria, this paper ascertains that HW is distinguishable because in this case adversaries achieve the same ends with modified ways and means, employing EoNP in a highly synchronized manner. Finally, a national response mechanism is proposed to prevent exploitation of own vulnerabilities, and the need for adaptation and awareness to counter the evolving threat. The paper also recommends strengthening of the trinity among masses, military and government. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]