NatSec Matters
Chinese Cognitive Warfare: Josh Baughman
Jan 24, 2024
Josh Baughman, analyst at the China Aerospace Studies Institute at Air University, discusses China's cognitive warfare program, including social media tactics, control of public opinion in China through WeChat, the power of language for shaping narratives, and the role of emerging technologies in cognitive warfare.
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- China adopts a pragmatic approach in cognitive warfare, borrowing successful strategies from the West and applying them to their own context.
- Social media plays a crucial role in Chinese cognitive warfare, enabling the manipulation of emotions and the creation of insecurity and uncertainty in the enemy's camp.
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The Role of Air University and China Aerospace Studies Institute
Air University serves as a center for Air Force education and research. China Aerospace Studies Institute focuses on understanding China's aerospace capabilities and decision-making processes.
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