Cyber-Jihad as a Security Threat: Peculiarities of Use and Counteraction within the European Union
The authors argue that the impact of globalisation on the transformation of traditional threats to the international community caused the emergence of new asymmetric threats. The newest asymmetric threats originate from "weak" states or groups, which, despite lacking military superiority, can cause significant damage to stronger international actors in various ways. The article analyses the main characteristics of asymmetric threats, including their intensity, probability, and timeframe, which allow weaker actors to inflict damage.