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Abstract: As India enters her 76th year of independence, the relative volatility of the international landscape, in addition to the starkly different challenges in the contemporary context, has led to increased opportunities for her, as a prospective global player. This article, therefore, seeks to delve into the broader shades of perspectives on the prospective road… Read more →
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Abstract: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, YouTube has remained a primary platform for ordinary Russians to access uncensored information, in contrast to global news media banned by the Russian government. Analysing massive comments posted on YouTube is an imperative step to figuring out what Russian people are thinking about this… Read more →
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Abstract: Cognitive operations affect people’s perception of reality and decision-making, guiding groups of people and targeted audiences towards conditions desired by a geopolitical adversary. What we are seeing is the use of social media being used in a disinformation context by authoritarian governments against the West in a direct and indirect way to change societies.… Read more →
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Abstract: As a rising military and economic superpower, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has sought to assert its hegemony with gunboat and “Wolf-warrior” diplomacy, exemplified by the South China Sea (SCS) dispute. Numerous Southeast Asian (SEA) states perceive the PRC as having upended the regional security architecture and have sought to restrain it through… Read more →
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Abstract: The rise of cognitive warfare challenges trust within liberal democracies, necessitating interventions by political and societal stakeholders to strengthen societal resilience. This article outlines a theoretical framework of trust, distrust, cognitive warfare, and interventions to influence societal trust. It then illustrates how stakeholder analysis can be conducted in the context of societal trust and… Read more →
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Abstract: Disinformation has mainly been viewed as a communication challenge. For entities like the UN, the EU and NATO, it has evolved into a security threat and a Force Protection (FP) challenge, as well as a threat to the well-being of deployed individuals and their families overseas. Feasibly, this threat will only grow with the… Read more →
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Abstract: “Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie, which we ascribe to heaven.” Shakespeare’s timeless words echo throughout history and find validity in contemporary struggles. Modern warfare is, waged in the human domain more than ever, with the human mind becoming the battlefield in cognitive warfare. The aim is to change not only what people… Read more →
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Abstract: In the evolving landscape of warfare, certain analysts question the role of tanks, as drones and missiles dominate the battlefield. However, the analysis reveals that while tanks may diminish in importance, they remain crucial where terrain permits. Newer anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems offer increased mobility and protection, shifting the balance in their favour.… Read more →
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Abstract: Contrary to lay misconceptions about its ‘regionality’, this paper uses primary and secondary sources to show that Lashkar-e-Taiba has always had a global agenda that would inevitably lead to international operations—despite its initial focus on Kashmir. Importantly, this agenda is rooted in Hafiz Saeed’s Salafist ideology, including a history that includes international jihadist influences… Read more →
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Abstract: This paper conceptualises the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on disinformation campaigns, contrasting AI-driven operations with traditional human-operated methods. Utilising a Human Intelligence Collector Operations (HUMINT) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) framework, the research analyses the advancements in AI technology in terms of speed, efficiency, content generation, and adaptability. The findings reveal that AI-driven… Read more →
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