| Language: | English | Abstract: | In this thesis, we analyze the role of cognitive operations and cognitive warfare in the modern military strategies and doctrines of Nato and the Slovenian Armed Forces. In the introduction, we highlight the complex threats in the contemporary international security environment, which demand adaptations in military strategies and doctrines. We emphasize that the character of war and warfare has evolved over time, necessitating a new approach to military operations that includes the cognitive dimension. In the theoretical part, we outline the transition from the liberal paradigm to realism, which influences the development of cognitive operations and cognitive warfare strategies. We explore various theories of war, including the classical theories of Sun Tzu and Carl von Clausewitz, the evolutionary theories of Michael Howard and J.F.C. Fuller, and the modern theories of psychological warfare and cognitive warfare developed by Bernard Claverie, François du Cluzel, and Alonso Bernal. In the empirical part, we first analyze Nato's strategy and doctrine in the field of cognitive operations. We continue with an analysis of cognitive warfare, defining its phases, characteristics, and consequences, as well as its legal, ethical, cultural, and political aspects. We emphasize the need for the development of cognitive warfare in Nato, which includes the integration of advanced technologies. In the comparative analysis between Nato and the Slovenian Armed Forces, we find that the Slovenian Armed Forces lag behind in the implementation of cognitive operations and warfare. We offer suggestions for improvement, including greater integration of technologies and adaptation to Nato's doctrinal changes. We conclude by stating that the development of cognitive operations and warfare is crucial for ensuring national security and stability, and we call for further research and adaptations within the Slovenian Armed Forces. | Keywords: | cognitive operations, cognitive warfare, strategy, doctrine, offensive realism |
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