Coordinating United States Government Efforts in the Information Dimension
Abstract
Information is everywhere. Due to the hyper-connectivity within the global framework, the rate and volume at which information is exchanged is increasing dramatically. With such a vast amount of data to filter, including false information put out by America's enemies, how the United States approaches the information dimension must be addressed. How information will affect future diplomacy and ultimately future conflict, is also evolving. The United States lists information as an element of national power, but disbanded the department assigned to manage information in 1999. Almost twenty years later, and arguably in a world much more saturated with data, America has made little effort to manage its information related efforts. The United States currently has no legitimate management system for its information campaign. The institution designed to manage Americas information is understaffed and underfunded. A confused narrative is the result of the nation's reliance on the disjointed and uncoordinated efforts of individual institutions managing their own respective information-related capabilities and narratives. If the United States hopes to maintain its position as the global superpower, it must prepare for future conflict- which will be inundated with information.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1177064
Entities
People
- Scott A Holbert
Organizations
- Marine Corps University