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Irregular Warfare Podcast

Information Operations for the Information Age: IO in Irregular Warfare

Sep 24, 2021
This podcast explores the field of information operations, challenges faced by the Defense Department in controlling the evolving information space, strategies for countering Russian disinformation, and the role of NGOs in information operations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effectiveness of information operations within the Defense Department needs improvement through better coordination and clearer roles.
  • Understanding and adapting to the rapidly changing information landscape is crucial for successful navigation in the information space.

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Information space coordination and challenges

The podcast episode discusses the challenges and coordination issues faced in organizing information operations within the Defense Department (DOD). The problem lies in the coordination between various actors within the DOD, blurring the lines between public affairs and psychological operations. The information space is crowded, under-resourced, and poorly understood at a strategic level. The podcast emphasizes the need for a more coherent and effective approach to utilizing information professionals in the DOD.

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