What is asymmetric threat and warfare? Define three forms of asymmetric threat and warfare.

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Varies. Asymmetric threat and warfare is the exploitation of technology and psychology to target the peripheral vulnerabilities of a larger foe. There are three main forms of asymmetric threat and warfare. First, terrorism, or the use of violence against innocent civilians to advance political aims, is the “premier” form of asymmetric threat and warfare. Second, weaker actors also engage in piracy, or acts of violence at sea carried out to exact ransom or policy changes to support terrorism. Finally, cyber warfare is a form of asymmetric threat and warfare that includes software attacks against countries’ computer systems controlling defense and other strategic operations.

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