Foundations of effective influence operations
By: Eric V. Larson ... [et al.].
Contributors: Larson, Eric V. 1957-
Publisher: RAND
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Santa Monica, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
ISBN-13: 9780833044044
Subjects: United States. -- Army -- Planning; Influence (Psychology); Diplomacy; Strategy; Communication, International; Information warfare -- United States; Economic assistance, American; United States -- Relations -- Foreign countries; United States -- Foreign public opinion; United States -- Military policy
Description: The authors aim to assist the U.S. Army in understanding "influence operations," capabilities that may allow the United States to effectively influence the attitudes and behavior of particular foreign audiences while minimizing or avoiding combat. The book identifies approaches, methodologies, and tools that may be useful in planning, executing, and assessing influence operations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.