Russia, the West, and Hybrid War: Mitchell Orenstein Explains the New Conflict

Dr. Mitchell Orenstein, Professor of Russian and East European Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, shares insights from his acclaimed book The Lands in Between: Russia vs. the West and the New Politics of Hybrid War. Hybrid warfare is described as a blended strategy where states mix military force with cyberattacks, disinformation, and political influence, with social media as a key battleground. The document highlights Russia’s use of these tools, their limits in Ukraine, and argues that protecting democracy now requires better regulation of digital information spaces and greater accountability for platforms to curb hostile foreign influence. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Mitchell A. Orenstein offered thoughtful perspectives from his acclaimed book, “The Lands in Between: Russia Vs. the West and the New Politics of Hybrid War,” in his conversation on the Business Talk podcast channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.