This book provides valuable insights into the world of information warfare, covering topics such as propaganda, disinformation, and psychological operations. With the rise of fake news and disinformation campaigns, this book is an invaluable resource for military personnel seeking to stay informed and vigilant. Whether you're a military professional, intelligence analyst, or simply interested in the topic, this book is essential for understanding the complexities of modern warfare and the impact of information operations. Written by a leading expert in the field, this book offers valuable insights into the tactics and strategies used by adversaries to manipulate public opinion and undermine national security. Stay ahead of the game and arm yourself with the knowledge contained in "Information Operations: Facts, Fakes, Conspiracists".
Foreword by H.R. McMaster, Former US National Security Advisor
'This book captures how information shapes - even dictates - events and outcomes. The masters of managing the information that reaches us in all sorts of ways, and Steve Tatham is a master of over 25 years’ experience, take the rest of us where they want us to go, in peace and in war.'
General Sir Richard Barrons KCB CBE, Former Commander Joint Forces Command
'For the first time one of the western world’s most experienced practitioners takes us inside the world of the ‘information operators’, practitioners of the most misunderstood and the most effective form of modern warfare, used by friend and enemy alike.'
Frank Ledwidge, Author Losing Small Wars
'Steve Tatham is THE essential voice on info ops. Decades of experience make him the UK's most experienced practitioner and theorist. If you want to know about information operations read this book.'
Dr Mike Martin, Author Why We Fight
c.224 pages I Size: 234 x 156mm
Publication date: c.April 2024
Information Operations: Facts Fakes Conspiracists
Foreword by H.R. McMaster
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: What are Information Operations?
Chapter 2: From Eunachs to the Archers: Britain and IO
Chapter 3: The USA - Bigger and Better?
Chapter 4: Iraq and Afghanistan
Chapter 5: Understanding Audiences
Chapter 6: Past IO Campaigns
Chapter 7: Russia and Ukraine
Chapter 8: Iran, North Korea and China
Chapter 9: It’s All About Psychology
Chapter 10: Conspiracy Theories and Useful Idiots
Chapter 11: The Cambridge Analytica 'Conspiracy'
Chapter 12: The Future?
Chapter 13: Conclusions