Gender and identity analysis for hybrid threats
Think tank: RUSI
Author(s): Claudia Wallner; Dr Jessica White; Rachel Grimes MBE
May 5, 2026
This report from UK think tank RUSI presents a framework for integrating gender and identity analysis into the assessment of and response to hybrid threats.
RUSI’s project on Enhancing NATO Counter Hybrid Threats Strategies with Gender Analysis examines how adversarial actors weaponise gender and identity as part of hybrid threat strategies aimed at weakening social cohesion, trust in institutions, democratic resilience, and collective defence. The project aims to develop practical tools and policy guidance to enhance understanding and response capacity among NATO allies and partners.
The Gender and Identity Analysis Framework for Hybrid Threats presents a framework for integrating gender and identity analysis into the assessment of and response to hybrid threats. The Gender and Identity Analysis Aide-Mémoire for Hybrid Threats offers a mission analysis framework for integrating gender and identity analysis into NATO’s hybrid threat response, aimed towards political and military staff engaged in hybrid threat analysis, information and psychological operations, civil–military cooperation, operational planning and human security policies.
