The Psychological Dimension in National Security Planning

Authors

Robert F. Delaney

Abstract

Few aspects of modern warfare and statecraft are as alien to American thinking as psychological warfare and psychological operations (PSYOPS). Confusion surrounding the concept of psychological operations in this country begins with the terminology itself inasmuch as we as a nation have dealt with propaganda, information (and its uncomfortable ally-culture), political warfare, psychological warfare, and psychological operations without really thinking of each as interrelated and dependent for its -success upon a coordinated whole.

Recommended Citation

Delaney, Robert F. (1973) "The Psychological Dimension in National Security Planning," Naval War College Review: Vol. 26: No. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol26/iss1/6