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The Gerasimov Doctrine

Through hybrid warfare and the Gerasimov Doctrine, Russia is increasingly blurring the lines between war and peace, business and crime.  Russia’s involvement in Latin America is starting to follow a similar course. Douglas Farah, President of IBI Consultants, explains why he does not believe Russia’s presence in Latin America is currently a strategic threat to the U.S., but how this continued blurring of lines may lead it to become one.

The Cipher Brief: How would you assess Russia’s involvement in Latin America? Is this a strategic threat to U.S. interests, or do you anticipate it becoming one? 

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