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Counter-Consciousness Wars in the Digital Age | ||
| Journal of Anbar University for Law and Political Sciences | ||
| Article 12, Volume 16, Issue: 2, June 2026, Pages 290-314 PDF (837.7 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.37651/aujlps.2026.170743.1761 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed A Mohammad* 1; Zaman Majid Awda2; Shroq Ayad Khudair3 | ||
| 1Anbar University/College of Law and Political Science | ||
| 2College of Political Science / Al-Mustansiriya University | ||
| 3College of Islamic Sciences / University of Fallujah | ||
| Abstract | ||
| The topic of wars of consciousness in the digital age points to a significant and clear shift in the nature of international conflict. Wars no longer simply mean the use of military force or territorial control, but have expanded to include targeting minds and human perception. Digital technologies and artificial intelligence have created a modern environment for conflict based on indirect influence through information, images, and digital discourse, making cyberspace a primary arena for competition between states and actors. Within this framework, forms of silent warfare have emerged, invisible to the naked eye, yet with a profound impact. These wars shape the consciousness of individuals and groups, influencing their attitudes and behaviors without their direct awareness. They rely on various tools such as media manipulation, disinformation, the spread of fake news and falsehoods, and the exploitation of digital platforms to reshape collective consciousness in order to achieve political or ideological objectives. The danger of these wars lies in their targeting of the internal structure of society by weakening trust, inciting divisions, and distorting facts, leading to a reorientation of public priorities and disrupting the decision-making process. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Digital Age; Counter warfare; Awareness; Artificial Intelligence; Digital Automation | ||
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