Hybrid economics, hybrid politics, hybrid wars: communication and signs of hybridity

The subject of the study is an essence and sources of the concept of hybrid war, signs of hybridity. Topicality. In recent years, the Russian Federation has been waging a hybrid war against Ukraine. The source of hybrid wars is hybrid politics and hybrid economics. The study of the phenomenon of hybrid warfare, gives the opportunity to determine their essence, allows you to develop the correct trade and economic policy of the state. The purpose of the article. The purpose of the article is to define the essence of the concept of hybrid war and to reveal the sources, causes, signs of this phenomenon, the policy and strategy of counteraction in the hybrid war. Methodology. The methodical approach of analysis and classification of types of hybrid wars is used in the article, the modern vision of economic war as a component of hybrid war is systematized. The method of generalization used allowed to establish the properties of hybrid wars and the characteristics of hybrid economy. Results. The concept of «hybrid economy», «hybrid policy», «hybrid war» and their relationship are discussed. The classification of wars by forms and directions is suggested. The definition of hybrid war as a combination of «cold» «hot» is given. Area of application. The results of the study of the features and mechanisms of hybrid wars will help to develop recommendations for the development of a national strategy for economic development in the context of hybrid warfare and counteraction to the aggressor country