Abstract
The evolving character of conflict has elevated the cognitive domain as a decisive arena where outcomes are increasingly shaped through influence over decision-making processes. However, existing approaches to cognitive warfare remain largely narrative-centric, often lacking a clear linkage between influence activities and strategic outcomes. This paper argues for a shift from narrative dominance to decision dominance. Rather than treating cognitive warfare as an exercise in narrative competition alone, it examines how cognitive efforts influence perceptions, shape behaviour, and ultimately affect decision-making.
Keywords
Cognitive Warfare, Decision Dominance, Cognitive Battlespace, Information Operations, Narrative Strategy, Hybrid Warfare, Strategic Influence
