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The World Information War - Western Resilience, Campaigning, and Cognitive Effects (Paperback)
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The World Information War - Western Resilience, Campaigning, and Cognitive Effects (Paperback)
Series: Routledge Advances in Defence Studies
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This book outlines the threats from information warfare faced by
the West and analyses the ways it can defend itself. Existing on a
spectrum from communication to indoctrination, information can be
used to undermine trust, amplify emotional resonance, and
reformulate identities. The West is currently experiencing an
information war, and major setbacks have included: 'fake news';
disinformation campaigns; the manipulation of users of social
media; the dissonance of hybrid warfare; and even accusations of
'state capture'. Nevertheless, the West has begun to comprehend the
reality of what is happening, and it is now in a position defend
itself. In this volume, scholars, information practitioners, and
military professionals define this new war and analyse its shape,
scope, and direction. Collectively, they indicate how media
policies, including social media, represent a form of information
strategy, how information has become the 'centre of gravity' of
operations, and why the further exploitation of data (by scale and
content) by adversaries can be anticipated. For the West, being
first with the truth, being skilled in cyber defence, and
demonstrating virtuosity in information management are central to
resilience and success. This book will be of much interest to
students of strategic studies, information warfare, propaganda
studies, cyber-security, and International Relations.
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