Elements
Fourth generation warfare is defined as conflicts which involve the following elements:
- Are complex and long term
- Terrorism (tactic)
- A non-national or transnational base—highly decentralized
- A direct attack on the enemy's culture
- Highly sophisticated psychological warfare, especially through media manipulation and lawfare
- All available pressures are used - political, economic, social and military
- Occurs in low intensity conflict, involving actors from all networks
- Non-combatants are tactical dilemmas
- Lack of hierarchy
- Small in size, spread out network of communication and financial support
- Use of Insurgency and guerrilla tactics
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