This book provides a comprehensive examination of the Chinese military's development, deployment, and active use of cognitive warfare. It traces the evolution of cognitive warfare doctrine within the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from its conceptual origins to its current operational status as a key component of China's strategic military capabilities.
The work explores how the PLA has integrated cognitive warfare into its broader military modernization efforts, analyzing its role within China's 'informatized warfare' and 'intelligentized warfare' paradigms. Key areas of focus include:
The PLA's organizational structures dedicated to cognitive warfare operations
Training programs and exercises designed to enhance cognitive warfare capabilities
The integration of cognitive warfare tactics with conventional and cyber military operations
Case studies of suspected Chinese cognitive warfare campaigns in various theaters
Drawing on a wide range of sources, including PLA writings, military journals, and declassified intelligence reports, the book offers insights into the sophisticated tools and techniques employed in Chinese cognitive warfare. It examines the use of artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and advanced information technologies in enhancing the reach and effectiveness of these operations.
The study also assesses the potential impact of Chinese cognitive warfare on future conflicts, international security dynamics, and the changing nature of warfare in the information age. It concludes with an analysis of the challenges posed by Chinese cognitive warfare capabilities to traditional military doctrines and structures, offering recommendations for policymakers and military strategists in developing effective countermeasures.
