Isbn: 9788168561250 (1 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Information Warfare has played a crucial role in conflicts for centuries. The ability to control the information domain offers a nation-state or group a significant advantage over its adversary. In modern times, Information Warfare is vital for achieving national interests during competition, contestation, confrontation, and conflict. A nation or group, such as Hamas, can influence an opponent's strategic behaviour and shape global perceptions despite military and economic asymmetry in the adversary's favour. Cyberspace and media-based operations have transcended the limitations of military imbalance and geographical boundaries, blurring the lines between combatants and non-combatants, as well as between kinetic and non-kinetic operations, and between contact and non-contact warfare. This comprehensive book examines various forms of Information Warfare in contemporary history, dating back to World War I. It analyses narrative warfare and the use of cyberspace and media during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts, along with Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. The book also reviews India's cyberspace and media-based threats from adversaries. It also highlights key aspects of IW during the recent Operation SINDOOR before presenting specific recommendations in the Indian context. India must take proactive actions to enhance deterrence and offensive defence IW capabilities including cyberspace and media-based operations.…