Psychological Warfare

Psychological warfare, also known as PSYWAR, encompasses various tactics and techniques used to influence people’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior.

Definition and Purpose:
Psychological warfare involves deliberate actions aimed at evoking specific psychological reactions in a target audience. These reactions can impact their beliefs, values, reasoning, and behavior.

The primary objectives of psychological warfare include:
Demoralizing opponents to weaken their resolve.
Shaping public opinion.
Promoting favorable attitudes toward the originator’s cause.
Inducing confessions or compliance.
Disrupting enemy morale.