The evolution and development trends of cognitive domain operations
The evolution and combat mechanisms of cognitive domain operations are systematically combed.The initial style of cognitive domain operations is centered around strategy-driven psychological warfare,characterized by moral superiority,targeting key nodes,and a strategy of winning by attacking the opponent's resolve.With the advancement of mass media,these operations evolved into a public opinion war centered on propaganda,in which the mechanism of victory shifted to propaganda leadership,media reliance,and technology empowerment.This evolution has been furthered by the emergence of social media and other online platforms,making algorithm-based cognitive warfare the main style."Algorithm + Strategy"forms the core support,"Algorithm + Content"is the key factor,and"Algorithm + Platform"provides significant support.These development trends in cognitive domain operations are identified in this study,which include ideological narrative engagement,integration into hybrid warfare,blurring the lines between military and civilian sectors in wartime and peacetime,and highlighting the advantages of technological empowerment.