Summary written by @NorthernFront_NATO on their Telegram channel:
[ColonelCassad] The RAND Corporation report, Dispersed, Disguised, and Degradable, is an analysis of new approaches to warfare based on the experience of the conflict in Ukraine.
You can read the English language version of the report online here
It emphasizes that modern warfare is no longer limited to traditional fronts and territorial gains, but is becoming a process in which not only tactical decisions are important, but also the ability to adapt to changing conditions. Ukraine is viewed as a testing ground for new strategies that can be applied in future conflicts, especially against countries such as Russia and China.
The report focuses on the concepts of decentralization, camouflage, and flexibility. RAND argues that traditional centralized military structures are becoming vulnerable, and the emphasis is shifting to the use of small autonomous groups and technologies such as drones.
War is now perceived as controlled chaos, where success depends not on the outright destruction of the enemy, but on the ability to disorient him and control the narrative. This leads to the need for constant adaptation and rethinking of approaches to warfare.
In conclusion, the report emphasizes that the West must prepare for long-term conflicts, where victory is not the end goal, but rather a process of managing the adversary's vulnerabilities. The conflict in Ukraine has become not just a temporary incident, but a new standard for future wars, where control over the perception and interpretation of events becomes a key element of strategy.
Thus, RAND offers a new architecture for understanding and waging war in conditions of global instability, where chaos becomes a resource of power.