The Defender's Dilemma

The book explores the evolving nature of national security threats to the West, highlighting a shift from traditional military aggression to nonmilitary tactics employed by hostile governments. These tactics include economic subversion, cyberattacks, disinformation, and coercion, which are often subtle and challenging for countries to detect and respond to. It emphasizes the significant financial impact on businesses due to these gray-zone attacks, underscoring the effectiveness and low cost of such nonmilitary strategies.