Information Warfare: A battlefield without bullets

Information warfare isn’t fought with bullets but bytes, narratives, and psychological tactics. From cyberattacks crippling infrastructure to disinformation sowing chaos, modern conflicts hinge on controlling the information landscape. Components like electronic warfare and command control strategies blur traditional war lines, targeting minds over matter.  

In this commentary, BIPSS Research Assistant Shamshil Arefin elaborates on how fake news, social media manipulation, and cyber disruptions destabilize nations without direct combat. As digital anonymity complicates defense, nations must prioritize safeguarding information ecosystems. In a world where perception is power, resilience against information warfare defines global security.