Russia's Reflexive Control Theory: Manipulating an Opponent to One's Advantage

Abstract

This article explains several aspects of this Russian concept. It looks at how various Russian experts define RC; how RC is used in deterrence, systems analysis, deception, negotiations, doctrine, and other venues; and how it has been used in Ukraine and elsewhere. It is a concept that needs to be considered by tacticians and strategists when contemplating Russian military moves and the potential rationale behind their actions.2 Ignoring RC invites being controlled by the Russians.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1157096

Entities

People

  • Timothy L. Thomas

Organizations

  • MITRE Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Deception
  • Deterrence
  • Doctrine
  • Information Systems
  • Military Art
  • Military Doctrine
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Networks
  • Systems Analysis
  • Warfare

Readers

  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design