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Understanding Lawfare in Hybrid Warfare Context

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ThreatCluster •November 12, 2026 at 05:20 UTC
  • •Lawfare is a tactic in hybrid warfare that targets democratic legal systems.
  • •Hostile states use lawfare to undermine institutions without engaging in armed conflict.
  • •Democratic states must balance legal resilience with their foundational values.

The articles discuss the concept of lawfare as a tool used in hybrid warfare, where hostile states exploit legal systems to undermine democratic institutions. This approach involves using domestic legal frameworks to harass critics and erode trust in the rule of law. Professor Cynthia Alkon and Jeanette Stovel explore how democracies, particularly Canada and the U.S., are vulnerable to these tactics. The discussion emphasizes the need for democratic states to enhance legal resilience while maintaining their core values of openness and due process. The event aims to raise awareness about the implications of lawfare in contemporary geopolitical conflicts.

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2026-11-10
Event on Lawfare and Hybrid Warfare held
Professor Cynthia Alkon and Jeanette Stovel discussed lawfare's implications for democracies.
Queensu.Ca
2026-11-12
Follow-up article published
A summary of the event was published, reiterating the vulnerabilities of democracies to lawfare.
Queensu.Ca

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Common questions

What is lawfare?
Lawfare refers to the use of legal systems and principles to achieve a military or political objective.
How does lawfare affect democracies?
It can undermine trust in legal institutions and manipulate public debate, making democracies more vulnerable.
What can be done to counter lawfare?
Democratic states need to enhance their legal resilience while preserving their core values of openness and due process.