A PROJECTION OF THE COGNITIVE WARFARE IN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE
A PROJECTION OF THE COGNITIVE WARFARE IN HUMAN INTELLIGENCE

Author(s): Alexandru KIS
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Economy
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: hybrid; cognitive; warfare; HUMINT; Intelligence; NATO.
Summary/Abstract: This paper explores the concept of cognitive warfare within the framework of hybrid warfare. Hybrid warfare, which combines conventional and unconventional instruments of power, has gained attention due to the rise of non-state actors and new technologies; cognitive warfare is a critical component of it, focusing on shaping public opinion, sowing disinformation, and creating chaos. It weaponizes public opinion to influence policies and destabilize institutions. The paper discusses how cognitive warfare takes advantage of media platforms, social media, and search engines to manipulate perceptions and emotions, emphasizing the vulnerability of modern society to cognitive attacks due to reliance on technology. The paper also explores NATO's response to cognitive warfare and its efforts to develop a conceptual framework and mitigation measures. It highlights the role of Human Intelligence(HUMINT) in dealing with various sources of information and the relevance of the cognitive dimension in HUMINT operations, at the level of HUMINT professionals. The NATO HUMINT COE's role in addressing cognitive competencies in HUMINT training is highlighted, as a best practice in promoting awareness and resilience

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