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Olivia Allinson co-authors RUSI Journal article on illicit financing of hybrid threats
Olivia Allinson and Oksana Ihnatenko examine how Russia and other hostile actors use illicit financial networks to fund hybrid warfare, including physical sabotage, cyberattacks and disinformation. Published in the RUSI Journal, their article explores how existing anti-money laundering frameworks could help identify and disrupt these activities. Drawing on examples from Ukraine and across Europe, the authors propose strengthening international cooperation, expanding Financial Action Task Force (FATF) evaluations to account for state threats and improving oversight of cryptocurrency, cross-border transactions and money mule networks. They call for a more coordinated response to the financial mechanisms underpinning hybrid threats.
Researcher contributes to Hybrid CoE handbook on Russian threats
Eliza Lockhart of RUSI has contributed to a new Hybrid CoE handbook examining how Russia uses non-state actors across hybrid threat operations, including sabotage, disinformation and cyber activity. The handbook provides an overview of Russia’s approach and its implications for responding to hybrid threats.