Hybrid War Economics and Diplomatic Inertia (eurozine.com)

• Incentive structures for non-state actors impede resolution
• Exploitation of identity politics sustains systemic instability
• Diplomatic frameworks must move beyond territorial disputes

"The analysis examines the persistence of modern conflicts driven by actors who profit from violence, extortion, and smuggling. Traditional diplomacy often fails because it focuses on territory while ignoring the underlying war economies and identity-based weaponization. Identifying objective threats requires a shift toward human security and resilience strategies."