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Illustration of a human head silhouette containing a glowing brain with digital circuitry, data streams, and floating numbers, representing cognitive warfare, neurotechnology, and information operations.

June 8, 2026

Cognitive Warfare at the Crossroads: Defining and Developing Capabilities

To date, there continues to be some discussion, including essays that have appeared in this forum, as to whether and to what extent cognitive warfare represents anything other than psychological operations (PSYOPS) with more sophisticated tools and methods, or if it actually is a unique and evolving domain of combat.

Title slide reading “Substrate Vulnerability: Neural Factors in Cognitive Security” by Dr. James Giordano, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University. INSS and NDU logos appear at the top, with a stylized portrait of Giordano on the right against a dark, abstract background.

May 5, 2026

Substrate Vulnerability: Neural Factors in Cognitive Security | James Giordano

A realist approach to cognitive security must appreciate the dynamic interaction of biological, psychological and socioenvironmental factors as both (1) constituent to human function and (2) opportune targets of influence, and effect.