نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
National security is a multidimensional concept encompassing various political, economic, cultural, social, and military aspects of a country. In the contemporary world, rapid developments in information and communication technologies have created the conditions for the emergence of new forms of threats, among which cognitive warfare represents one of the most prominent. Cognitive warfare is a form of conflict aimed at influencing the cognition, beliefs, values, and emotions of target audiences in order to create divisions, weaken national cohesion, and undermine the collective will of nations. This research article, employing a descriptive-analytical approach and relying on documentary analysis as well as the statements and viewpoints of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, examines the impact of cognitive warfare on national cohesion and security and explores strategies for countering it. The findings indicate that adversaries utilize various tools and mechanisms to undermine social cohesion, intensify political divisions, distort fundamental values, and promote hopelessness and distrust within society. In response, effective strategies for confronting this emerging form of warfare include Jihad-e Tabyin (explanatory and clarification efforts) as a central strategy, enhancing public awareness, strengthening adherence to the principle of guardianship (Velayat-e Faqih), promoting positive thinking, and relying on domestic capacities. This study emphasizes the central role of cognitive warfare in the adversary’s hybrid warfare strategy and explains the significance of Jihad-e Tabyin as a strategic approach for addressing such threats. Finally, based on the research findings, practical recommendations are proposed to strengthen the foundations of national security against cognitive warfare.
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