RUSI Journal Radio S5E1: A New Approach to Sabotage
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Nov 4, 2024 
Elena Grossfeld, a PhD candidate researching intelligence organizations, and Magda Long, a Visiting Research Fellow at King's College London, dive into the transformation of Russian sabotage tactics in today's gig-economy. They discuss the recruitment of locals in Europe and ethical contrasts between democratic and authoritarian strategies in covert operations. The conversation also touches on the digital age's impact on sabotage, highlighting how technology drives modern espionage and the vital role of public awareness in national security.
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Gig Economy Sabotage
- Russia's sabotage approach has evolved due to exposure and visa restrictions.
- They now employ individuals already in Europe, sometimes unknowingly, for smaller tasks.
Gray Zone Operations
- Russia's new approach is a chapter in gray zone operations, bridging war and peace.
- Democracies like the US and UK likely wouldn't adopt this recruitment model due to legal and ethical constraints.
Low-Risk Sabotage
- Inside Russia, low-risk sabotage includes information collection and disrupting infrastructure like transformer boxes.
- These acts delay equipment delivery and transportation.
