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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.

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Improving Intelligence Support for Operations in the Information Environment

Dec 17, 2020

Challenges to effective intelligence support for operations in the information environment (OIE) can be addressed by improving processes, prioritizing support for OIE, training and educating personnel, and optimally allocating personnel.
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Russia and China: Superspreaders of Malign and Subversive Information on COVID-19

Apr 29, 2021

Both Russia and China targeted Americans with malign and subversive information campaigns related to the pandemic. What can these campaigns teach us about future information operations from Moscow and Beijing?

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Securing the U.S. Defense Information Infrastructure: A Proposed Approach

The authors analyze the concept of a minimum essential information infrastructure (MEII) in light of the characteristics of the national information infrastructure and the nature of various types of information warfare attacks.

Jan 1, 1999
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The Emergence of Noopolitik: Toward An American Information Strategy

Discusses the opportunities that may be raised by noopolitik—an emerging form of statecraft that emphasizes the importance of sharing ideas and values globally, principally through the exercise of persuasive soft power rather than traditional military hard power.

Jan 1, 1999
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How Advances in Information and Firepower Can Transform Warfare

Investigated the potential of new concepts for destroying moving mechanized forces. These new concepts incorporate advanced munitions with systems for theaterwide surveillance and control.

Jan 1, 1998
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To Find, and Not to Yield: How Advances in Information and Firepower Can Transform Theater Warfare

Absent significant changes in U.S. defense investment priorities, American forces could soon find themselves unable to cope with some emerging challenges in large-scale power projection operations.

Jan 1, 1998
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Strategic Information Warfare Rising

Strategic Information Warfare (SIW) lies at the intersection of the information revolution and the ongoing revolution in strategic warfare.

Jan 1, 1998
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National security in the information age

National security in the information age

Jan 1, 1998
Research Brief

Sources of Future Conflict: Long-Range Security Implications of Key Regional and Global Trends

Examines several alternative strategic worlds and what they might mean for the United States and for U.S. Air Force planners.

Jan 1, 1998
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Space: Emerging Options for National Power

Presents the results of a study that examined the extent to which both military and economic spacepower will influence national security strategy and the conduct of future military operations.

Jan 1, 1998
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Bettering the Balance: Large Wars and Small Contingencies

This paper explores the Army's options: using contractors; relying on the reserves; redesigning existing organizations; improving routine training; reducing equipment problems; and improving its information operations.

Jan 1, 1997
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In Athena’s Camp: Preparing for Conflict in the Information Age

The information revolution is transforming the nature of conflict across the spectrum: from open warfare, to terrorism, crime, and even radical social activism.

Jan 1, 1997
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Interagency Coordination in Military Operations Other Than War: Implications for the U.S. Army

The Arroyo Center is researching ways for the U.S. Army to maximize its effectiveness and efficiency in interagency military operations other than war (MOOTW).

Jan 1, 1997
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The U.S. Air Force and Operations Other Than War: Reducing Current Stresses and Meeting Future Demand

Study of USAF involvement in military operations other than war delineates the challenges facing the USAF at this optempo level and offers new approaches aimed not only at minimizing existing problems but also at enhancing USAF MOOTW capabilities.

Jan 1, 1997
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Information War and the Air Force: Wave of the Future? Current Fad?

The Air Force's priorities for waging war in the information age should be on integrating systems into

Jan 1, 1996
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Strategic Information Warfare: A New Face of War

Future U.S. national security strategy is likely to be profoundly affected by the ongoing, rapid evolution of cyberspace -- the global information infrastructure.

Jan 1, 1996
Research Brief

Strategic War ... in Cyberspace

In short, there will exist the capability for strategic information warfare.

Jan 1, 1996
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Psychological Effects of U.S. Air Operations in Four Wars, 1941-1991: Lessons for U.S. Commanders

This report examines ways to maximize the psychological impact of U.S. air power in future conflicts.

Jan 1, 1996
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Information Technologies and the Future of Land Warfare

Much of the future of land warfare will be shaped by the rapidly expanding information technologies.

Jan 1, 1995
Research Brief

The Fly on the Wall and the Jedi Knight

To identify leading-edge technologies that could revolutionize military operations, to develop concepts of military systems that could transform warfare, and to specify the research necessary to make these systems a reality.

Jan 1, 1994
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Finding a New Approach to Measure the Operational Value of Intelligence for Military Operations: Annotated Briefing

Documents the final executive-level briefing for a project whose goal was to develop and apply innovative analytic tools for quantifying the operational value of intelligence, electronic warfare/target acquisition (IEW/TA).

Jan 1, 1992
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Underground Voices: Insurgent Propaganda in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Peru

Examines some of the ways in which guerrilla groups in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Peru influence their supporters and potential supporters with propaganda.

Jan 1, 1991

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