Cognitive Warfare

Cognitive warfare refers to strategies and tactics that aim to influence, manipulate, or disrupt an individual's or a group's beliefs, perceptions, and decision-making processes. It leverages psychological and informational tools, often through social media and other communication channels, to shape opinions, create confusion, or spread disinformation. Unlike traditional warfare, which focuses on physical confrontation, cognitive warfare operates in the realm of minds, aiming to affect how people think and act, often to achieve specific political, military, or social objectives. Understanding cognitive warfare is vital in today’s interconnected world, where information can be both a weapon and a tool.