The Horizon Audiofiles - Ep 067 - Defining Cognitive Warfare: Maximalist versus Minimalist Approach

Given the relevance, evolution, and proliferation of cognitive
warfare in the modern age, it is necessary to delve deeper into
the concept to gain an empirical understanding that can inform
future policies and practices. Accordingly, a systematic
literature review was carried out to define the concept in
relation to six key aspects, namely its demarcation from adjacent
fields, the actors involved, the targets of cognitive attacks, as
well as the significance of cyberspace, the lawfulness, and the
role of intent. Additionally, these aspects were analysed through
the lenses of the two main schools of thought currently
dominating cognitive warfare–namely a minimalist and maximalist
approach. Even though both perspectives add valuable aspects to
the conceptualisation of cognitive warfare, the maximalist
interpretation is preferable due to its ability to reflect more
accurately the current scope and understanding of what cognitive
warfare entails.


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