Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives

Andreas Krieg

Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives

Defence Studies

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Abstract

Subversion examines how malicious state and nonstate actors take advantage of the information space to sow political chaos. Andreas Krieg reveals how the coordinated use of weaponized narratives can achieve strategic-level effects through a six-stage process. Preying on vulnerable states and communities to find the fault lines within societies, these campaigns begin in the information space with an ultimate goal of producing tangible results (such as changes to policy or voting behavior, or spurring political violence). Krieg closely examines recent subversion campaigns by two states in particular, focusing on Russia's interference in Western public discourse and the United Arab Emirates's demonization of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Washington
Publisher	Georgetown University Press
ISBN (Electronic)	9781647123376
ISBN (Print)	9781647123369
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2023

Keywords

Subversion
cyber warfare
information warfare
Narratives
intelligence studies
United Arab Emirates
RUSSIA
China
ISIS
Saudi Arabia

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