Cognitive Warfare
Cognitive Warfare Introduction Course
Course Overview:
This introductory course explores the foundations of cognitive warfare—where influence, perception, and decision-making become the new contested spaces. Designed for professionals across defense, intelligence, and policy sectors, the course unveils the tools, tactics, and effects of modern cognitive operations from both state and non-state actors.
Aim:
To introduce participants to the concepts, challenges, and strategic implications of cognitive warfare in contemporary and future operating environments.
High-Level Training Objectives:
Define cognitive warfare and its role in hybrid and multi-domain conflict.
Identify key actors and tools used in cognitive influence operations.
Explain how cognitive warfare targets individuals, groups, and societal structures.
Recognize early warning indicators of cognitive threats.
Examine case studies illustrating real-world cognitive warfare tactics.