Here’s the full English version of the interview that I recently gave to Iran’s Kayhan newspaper, which was reported on by the Tehran Times. 1. Do you confirm that the recent unrest that occurred in Iran is connected to Hybrid Warfare? Yes, the latest events were the result of external forces exacerbating preexisting fault lines within Iranian society for the purpose of catalyzing street clashes between civilians and the security services. Some participants were misled by foreign information warfare narratives while a few among them are directly coordinating with hostile intelligence services. The purpose of these provocations was to set into motion a self-sustaining cycle of destabilization caused by attacks against the security services.
Orientalists were experts studying current or potential colonies. Their aim was to understand target populations history and culture so that The Empire could extend or maintain its control. Undercover spies were sent. Occasionally a spy would Go Native (identify and support locals and abandon The Empire). Divide and Rule; Controlled Opposition; Assassination of local leaders were some techniques used. These days Think Tankers are the new orientalists.
Orientalists were experts studying current or potential colonies. Their aim was to understand target populations history and culture so that The Empire could extend or maintain its control. Undercover spies were sent. Occasionally a spy would Go Native (identify and support locals and abandon The Empire). Divide and Rule; Controlled Opposition; Assassination of local leaders were some techniques used. These days Think Tankers are the new orientalists.