Win the War of Ideas: A National Information Architecture
Abstract
Although the Information aspect of the "DIME" model is often discussed as the most critical instrument of our country's power in the War on Terror, no agency or entity has a clear lead role in directing or even formulating a national strategy. As such, each agency/entity of the Federal government is left to define what Information is and to determine its own interpretation of when, where, and how Information power can and should be used. Although some agencies (the Office of Global Communications, Strategic Communications & Global Outreach on the National Security Council, the Department of Defense's many implementations of information operations, Department of State's Public Diplomacy efforts, etc.) have made varying attempts to wield Informational power, there is lack of common understanding and authority to devise such a strategy. The result is an uncoordinated endeavor, characterized by unclear structures and authorities, thus making inadequate use of Information to further America's war aims or advance national objectives. The need exists for a unified strategy guiding the Information instrument of national power; therefore, an entity must be created to determine that strategy, direct its implementation for Public Information, and compel coordination for non-public Information activities of all Executive Branch agencies with respect to the national Information strategy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 31, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA451268
Entities
People
- Todd C. Kelly
Organizations
- National Defense University