In this episode of the One CA Podcast, host John McElligott interviews Scott Fisher, an assistant professor and Army Reserve Officer with a background in information operations (IO).

They discuss Fisher's career path, the vital connection between civil affairs (CA) and IO, and the challenges the U.S. military faces in the information environment compared to adversaries like Russia.

The conversation highlights the importance of a coordinated, non-kinetic approach to modern warfare.

Read the transcript: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/sprinkle-some-io-rethinking-us-information-operations-scott-f7ive/?

The concept of a "non-kinetic cell" or "information working group" represents a strategic evolution in warfare. The anecdote of a radio distribution leading to a measurable change in local sentiment illustrates a key principle: the success of information campaigns is directly tied to the ability to deliver the message and measure its effects.

In an era of strategic competition, how can the U.S. military reform its information operations doctrine to empower Civil Affairs and IO teams with greater autonomy, agility, and measurable impact in the human domain? 🤔

For more information, think tanks and academic institutions specializing in this topic include the Center for a New American Security (#CNAS), the Center for Strategic and International Studies (#CSIS), the Institute for the Study of War (#ISW), and Freedom House (#FreedomHouse).

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