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Abstract: The human mind is the paramount battleground in modern warfare, where cognitive warfare emerges as an unparalleled domain demanding recognition. The People’s Republic of China and Russia have incorporated cognitive warfare and related strategies into their operations. However, there remains a blurriness regarding the concept and application of cognitive warfare in academic discourse and… Read more →
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Abstract: Security policy is shapeshifting in time and space. Ethics and ethical forms of politics are especially noteworthy in developing countries, where political culture is established later (or not at all) compared to successful countries. Problem statement: How is it possible to reconcile the standards of NATO’s security policy with potential member states while respecting… Read more →
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Abstract: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), as the policy setter on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism, recommends criminalising money laundering as an offence. Following those recommendations, countries have criminalised the offence of money laundering by enacting national laws. Although national policies are in place, their effectiveness must still be evaluated. To… Read more →
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Abstract: The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) rapid rise in global cyber warfare threatens economic stability and geopolitical security. Their state-backed cyber espionage, targeting governments, corporations, and institutions, raises concerns about intellectual property theft and political espionage. Allegations of targeting critical infrastructure add to the potential for significant economic harm. The integration of cyber warfare… Read more →
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Abstract: Cognitive Warfare is gaining ground in the strategic and operational debate. Accordingly, there are various calls for the introduction of a cognitive domain. The partitioning of warfare into operational domains within the framework of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) effectively reduces the complexity of military decision models as long as the majority of dependencies occur within… Read more →
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Abstract: Nations and intergovernmental organisations must consider the real possibility of moving into a world without a global hegemon. The core assumptions that underpin realist thought can directly be challenged by presenting an alternative approach to non-polarity. This could be through questioning what might occur if nations moved from a world in which polarity remains… Read more →
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Abstract: In the hybrid-digitalised conflicts of the 21st century, military deception is more relevant than ever. The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has shown the world how resolutely the battle for the narrative in the information space is being fought. Modern technologies offer new possibilities for deceiving the enemy and the public. Commanders and… Read more →
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Abstract: Nowadays, the internet and social media are probably the most powerful tools used in cognitive warfare to target key figures, niche groups, and significant populations in a community. This article presents a sentiment analysis framework for posts collected from the X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, on topics related to the Russian-Ukrainian… Read more →
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Abstract: Violent extremism is a persistent threat and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. Understanding cognitive and affective issues, which make individuals inclined to adopt violent extremism or recruitment by violent extremist groups, is relevant in proposing better ways of countering this issue. Problem statement: How to better understand how individuals come… Read more →
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Abstract: Cognitive Warfare, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), Hybrid threats – how does disinformation strategically target vulnerabilities within democratic institutions? Rather than being competitive, these concepts are complementary and pertain to distinct societal domains. A nuanced understanding of disinformation in varied conceptual, social, and strategic contexts equips policymakers and defence agencies to craft cohesive,… Read more →
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