Strategic narratives as power multipliers in asymmetric conflicts: Lessons learned from Volodymyr Zelensky

Nikolaos Lysigakis

doi:10.1080/09592318.2025.2603238

Strategic narratives as power multipliers in asymmetric conflicts

Lessons learned from Volodymyr Zelensky

Bibliographic Data

ID	7474366
Authors	Nikolaos Lysigakis (0009-0009-9670-4355, University of Macedonia, corresponding author)
Year	2026
Volume	37
Issue	2
Pages	276-308
Publication date	2026-02-17
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	No
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	Small Wars and Insurgencies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 0959-2318 • E-ISSN: 1743-9558
Publisher	Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI	10.1080/09592318.2025.2603238
OpenAlex	W4417451387
Language	EN
References cited	41

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