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INFORMATION ATTACKS ON TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS AS A NEW FORM OF HYBRID WARFARE

Takhmina Mamadaliyeva ,

Abstract

This article analyzes information attacks on transnational corporations (TNCs) as a key element of modern hybrid warfare. Using case studies involving companies such as Huawei, TikTok, and Microsoft, it explores the linkage between media campaigns, legal pressure, and the imposition of economic sanctions. Special attention is given to the broader consequences of such attacks on international relations, global supply chains, and the investment climate.

Keywords

information attacks, transnational corporations, cyber threats, hybrid warfare, sanctions, digital sovereignty, international security.

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Mamadaliyeva, T. . (2025). INFORMATION ATTACKS ON TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS AS A NEW FORM OF HYBRID WARFARE. Oriental Journal of History, Politics and Law, 5(05), 388–396. https://doi.org/10.37547/supsci-ojhpl-05-05-43