Novel Interpretation of Information Operations in Today’s Changed Operational Environment

Haig, Zsolt

doi:10.2478/bsaft-2020-0013

Abstract

The study presents a novel interpretation of information operations due to changes of military operations and operational environment. It analyses the concepts of information operations of NATO and the great powers. Based on these, it creates a comprehensive definition of information operations and categorizes their capabilities. The paper presents the interaction between the technical and cognitive capabilities of information operations and the role and weight of these capabilities in traditional military operations and during the 4^th generation military operations in a civilian environment.

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Novel Interpretation of Information Operations in Today’s Changed Operational Environment

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