The Sixth Domain: Cognitive Warfare as the Terminal Evolution of Conflict Theory

Key Points

• The aim is to explore cognitive warfare as an evolved domain of conflict beyond traditional types.
• Analyzed the evolution of warfare from land to cyber to cognitive domains.
• Utilized the C2 Triangle model for theoretical framework.
• Applied cost asymmetry analysis to illustrate differences in warfare domains.
• Cognitive warfare is fundamentally distinct from previous warfare types.
• The analysis supports the idea that cognitive warfare is a new terminal domain of conflict.
• Cognitive strategies require different approaches compared to traditional military strategies.

Abstract