Experts outline key strategic pillars to safeguard national unity against hybrid warfare

Strengthening domestic cohesion against hybrid threats requires a multidimensional framework combining economic resilience, democratic consolidation, and digital sovereignty, highlighted during a discussion hosted by Algerian Radio. Geostrategy expert Makhlouf Sahel explained that modern conflicts have evolved into advanced generations, necessitating a preventive national defense system while pointing out the democratic and social milestones achieved through the 2020 constitutional revision. Meanwhile, researcher Smaïl Oulebsir noted the fusion of cyber, informational, and economic domains in contemporary warfare, mentioning the adoption of national strategies for digital transition and information security in 2025, alongside the promotion of media literacy. Economically, university lecturer Mohamed Achir stated that domestic output fulfills between 75 and 80 percent of vital national needs in specific fields, advocating for the advancement of agriculture, industry, and robust food, water, and health security, alongside the protection of energy networks and data centers. Ultimately, the speakers agreed that defending the home front is a shared duty involving authorities, businesses, media outlets, and citizens alike.