Handbook of Russian Information Warfare

"The Handbook of Russian Information Warfare" is an introductory guide to Russia's doctrine and activities in this field, including elements of cyber warfare. The handbook’s target audience is NATO servicemen and officials who are unfamiliar with Russian principles of warfighting, but require an introduction to this essential element of how Russia projects state power.This publication is based primarily on Russian sources. As such, it fills an important gap in the Western study of Russia's approach to this aspect of inter-state confrontation, representing the principles and practice of information warfare in Russia's own words. Key concepts and approaches are illustrated and explained by direct quotations from senior members of the Russian defence and security communities. The guide also functions as a source book for further detailed research as required; each section concludes with a list of recommended reading for deeper research on specific topics.Keir Giles is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Institute of International Aairs (Chatham House) in London. He alsoworks with Conict Studies Research Centre, a group of subject matter experts in Eurasian security based in Cambridge.