ID | 176618 |
Title Proper | War by words |
Other Title Information | language and cultural understanding in the age of information warfare |
Language | ENG |
Author | Loftus, Peter ; Nesselhuf, John F ; Ward, Howard |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | The fictional account above illustrates where the Department of the Air Force (DAF) could find itself in this new decade. It is possible that the DAF will develop the technical ability to exploit enemy systems but not possess the language expertise to make use of the information. More than a theoretical possibility, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) started developing a Chinese-based operating system in 2019.1 The PLA’s knowledge of US systems, language, and culture gives it asymmetric leverage against the United States. The USAF has responded to the situation by establishing the 16th Air Force to lead operations in the information environment. In the future, the DAF must also increase its linguistic and cultural competency to ensure the service is eliminating vulnerabilities. |
`In' analytical Note | Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs Vol. 3, No.4; Winter 2020: p.89-96 |
Journal Source | Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs 2020-10 3, 4 |
Key Words | Information Warfare ; Chinese Language Competency |