BLUF
Small states can counter foreign influence through coordinated societal, cyber, and communication efforts—resilience relies on ecosystems, proactive engagement, and early investment rather than waiting for external protection or intervention.Learning Outcomes
- Understand how coordinated disinformation campaigns exploit societal, linguistic, and digital divisions and recognise strategies to mitigate influence operations.
- Apply principles of information environment management to support decision-making and resilience in operational planning.
- Integrate cyber awareness, strategic communication, and societal engagement into joint operations to protect critical information and maintain situational understanding.