Quarterly Journal of Resistance Thought in the Discourse of the Islamic Revolution

Quarterly Journal of Resistance Thought in the Discourse of the Islamic Revolution

Information, technology and psychological warfare

Author
Gholamreza Goodarzi
Bachelor of Social Sciences
Abstract
This article explores the critical role of information and technology in psychological warfare and analyzes their impact on the outcomes of military conflicts. By reviewing various definitions of psychological warfare, the author argues that accurate and up-to-date information is the foundation of successful psychological operations. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of advanced technologies, such as computer systems, satellites, and communication networks, in gathering and processing data. The findings suggest that future wars will predominantly rely on informational and technological superiority, with mastery of these domains being decisive for victory.
Keywords
Psychological warfare
Information
Technology
Psychological operations
Computer systems
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  • Receive Date 11 April 2006
  • Revise Date 20 May 2006
  • Accept Date 21 June 2006
  • First Publish Date 23 August 2006
  • Publish Date 23 August 2006