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Information Warfare

Information operations and warfare, also known as influence operations, includes the collection of tactical information about an adversary as well as the dissemination of propaganda in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent. RAND research has enabled military leaders and policymakers to develop strategies and policy frameworks to address the challenges of these military operations.

Research conducted by: RAND Arroyo Center; RAND National Security Research Division; RAND Project AIR FORCE

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Todd C. Helmus

Senior Behavioral Scientist
Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Wayne State University

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Eric V. Larson

Senior Policy Researcher; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ph.D. and M.Phil. in policy analysis, Pardee RAND Graduate School; A.B. in political science, University of Michigan

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Christopher Paul

Social Scientist; Professor, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. in sociology, University of California, Los Angeles

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David Ronfeldt

Adjunct Research Staff
B.A. in international relations, Pomona College; M.A. in Latin American studies, Stanford University; Ph.D. in political science, Stanford University

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Chad C. Serena

Associate Political Scientist
Ph.D. in public and international affairs, University of Pittsburgh; MPIA in public and international affairs, University of Pittsburgh; BA in political science, University of Pittsburgh