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4 - The Fourth Generation of Informational Warfare

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2023

Iulian Chifu  and
Greg Simons
By
Iulian Chifu
Iulian Chifu
Affiliation:
National Defence University, Bucharest
Greg Simons
Affiliation:
Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
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Summary

There are different generations of information warfare that evolve with technological, (geo)political and economic changes occuring in society. They are a ’convenient’ means of covert and indirect engagement with another actor in international relations while exposing oneself to the minimum of risk and accountability. It is linked to the popularized international relations concept of hybrid warfare.

Keywords

generational warfareinformation warfaretrollinglobbyinginfluence operationspropagandadisinformationpost-truthcharacter assassination
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Information
Rethinking Warfare in the 21st Century
The Influence and Effects of the Politics, Information and Communication Mix
 , pp. 79 - 112
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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