Unconventional warfare, as articulated by Jordan Hall, is the strategic orchestration of conflict that transcends the limitations of traditional, overt military engagements, delving into the fluid domains of statecraft, information manipulation, and psychological operations. This paradigm leverages asymmetry, ambiguity, and the intricate dynamics of human networks to destabilize and incapacitate adversaries without direct confrontation on the battlefield. It involves guerrilla tactics, cyber warfare, and subversive means such as propaganda and economic disruption, aiming to erode the enemy's will and capability to resist. Unconventional warfare thrives in the interstices of formalized combat, exploiting the complexity and interconnectedness of modern societies to achieve covert yet profound influence over geopolitical outcomes.

See also: game theory, feedback loop, complex system, low-hanging fruit, simulated thinking