In an article for Government Technology & Services Coalition’s Homeland Security Today, Arizona State University’s very own, Dr. Ajit Maan, Ph.D., lends her expertise in defense and security strategy. She explains why force protection must include Narrative Warfare Readiness. The article emphasizes the critical intersection of force protection and narrative warfare in counterterrorism. This thought-provoking piece specifically argues that traditional force protection measures must evolve to address the psychological and ideological dimensions of conflict.
Dr. Maan starts off this riveting piece with a bold and highly relevant statement:
“While the struggle to operationalize influence in competition with great powers and even non-state actors continues, we would like to address a subject which will make some cringe: influence in the homeland and upon security forces.”
She chronicles the effects of influence, weaponized narratives, and identity construction in the homeland. Additionally, she provides solutions to form comprehensive narrative strategies that will unquestionably aid in building resilience and resistance to narrative warfare.
Dr. Maan is a Professor of Practice in the Master of Global Security Program at Arizona State University. She is an active contributor to Arizona State University’s Future Security Initiative and is CEO of “Narrative Strategies.” Dr. Maan leads a coalition of scholars and military professionals who are working to end extremism through narrative analysis and international dialogue. In addition to her work with Narrative Strategies, Dr. Maan shares her research with others through her various roles in academia. Additionally, she is affiliate faculty with the Center for Narrative Conflict Resolution at George Mason University, which, in collaboration with the U.S. Army’s Irregular Warfare Group, is developing a project designed to amplify the voices of Iraqi and Syrian refugees.
Fork ‘Em, Dr. Maan! For more on Dr. Ajit Maan, PhD.’s work, please visit:
https://www.narrative-strategies.com/ajit-maan
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