clandestine warfare

Clandestine warfare involves secret operations by governments or groups, aiming to achieve strategic goals without attracting public attention or revealing their involvement. These activities include covert missions, espionage, sabotage, and sabotage efforts, often carried out by specialized agents or intelligence agencies. The purpose is typically to weaken or destabilize an adversary while maintaining plausible deniability. Because it's hidden from the public eye, clandestine warfare complicates conflicts and international relations, as it blurs the lines between peace and war and relies heavily on secrecy and deception.