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This commentary explains how cognitive warfare goes beyond traditional information and psychological operations. Instead of trying to change what people think, it focuses on how they think - such as shaping perception, judgment, and decision-making using advances in neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and data. Dr. Giordano argues that the human mind is becoming a key battleground in modern conflict. These approaches can affect individuals and societies by weakening decision-making, trust, and cohesion. As a result, conflict is increasingly defined by the ability to influence thinking and behavior, raising important strategic and ethical questions for future military operations.

Document Type

Article

Topic(s)

Emerging Science and Technologies, Information Operations, Military Strategy

Publication Date

4-9-2026

Keywords

cognitive warfare, cognitive domain, neuroscience and warfare, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, decision-making, perception and cognition, information operations, influence operations, psychological operations, military strategy, strategic competition, hybrid warfare, cognitive vulnerabilities, behavioral influence, narrative warfare, social cohesion, cognitive resilience, non-kinetic warfare, emerging technologies, national security, neuroethics, neurorights, human cognition

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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6505-4729

Cognitive Warfare and the Changing Character of Engagement: A Neurostrategic Perspective

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