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Introduction to Narrative Warfare: A Primer and Study Guide Kindle Edition

by Ajit Maan and Paul Cobaugh (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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This book is literally, a first of a kind and ground-breaking in its intent. The intent of this book is to give national security professionals and other interested parties a baseline understanding of narrative and its principles regarding the potential for predictably triggering behavior. If we are to succeed on the battlefield of influence, understanding narrative is an imperative. This introductory study guide describes methods, from strategic to tactical, to win Narrative Warfare. We begin by defining narrative and its four components. We move to a description of offensive and defensive narratives and then provide details about the specific type of Narrative Identity Analysis of the target audience that will be necessary in order to put together a comprehensive Narrative Strategy. We demonstrate how to trigger identities and frame events in order to completely dominate in Narrative Warfare. For a more complete understanding of influence in general and a more well-rounded understanding of narratives’ role in influence, it is highly recommended to add Narrative Warfare, Dr. Ajit Maan, 2018 and Information Warfare, the Lost Tradecraft, Dr. Howard Gambrill Clark, 2018 to your library. Both are Narrative Strategies publications.
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Ajit Maan, Ph.D. specializes in narrative and identity in conflict arenas. She is Founder and CEO of Narrative Strategies, LLC, invited affiliate faculty George Mason University's Center for Narrative Conflict Resolution, and member of The Brain Trust of the Weaponized Narrative Initiative at Arizona State University. She is the author of Narrative Warfare, Counter-Terrorism: Narrative Strategies, Internarrative Identity: Placing the Self, and Co-Editor of Soft Power on Hard Problems: Strategic Influence in Irregular Warfare. Her articles have appeared in Foreign Policy, The Strategy Bridge, Small Wars Journal, Real Clear Defense, Stars and Strips, The Indian Defense Review, Indian Military Review, Defense and Intelligence Norway, and other policy and military strategy journals. Mr. Paul Cobaugh retired from the US Army as a Warrant Officer after a distinguished career in the US Special Operations CT community, primarily focused on mitigating adversarial influence and advancing US objectives by way of influence. Throughout his career he has focused on the centrality of influence in modern conflict whether it be from extremist organizations or state actors employing influence against the US and our Allies. Following his military career he was offered and accepted the position of Vice President at Narrative Strategies, a US based Think-Do Tank which specializes in the non-kinetic aspects of conflict. He has also co-authored, Soft Power on Hard Problems: Strategic Influence in Irregular Warfare, Roman and Littlefield, 2017.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07S721KD3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Narrative Strategies Ink (May 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2216 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 68 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Ajit Maan, Ph.D. is a security policy analyst and Narrative Warfare specialist.

She is a Professor of Practice, Global Security, Future Security Initiative, and a member of the Brain Trust at Arizona State University.

Dr. Maan is the founder and CEO of the award-winning think tank, Narrative Strategies, LLC. And she writes the "Narrative and National Security" column for Homeland Security Today.

Her books are available on Amazon and other fine book stores.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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This is a wonderful, concise, and pithy guide that elaborates essential principles of influence, e.g. meanings derived from facts matter more than the facts themselves, counter-narratives are often self-imposed traps, and identity is everything. The authors make clear and actionable distinctions supported by vivid examples, culminating in questions the reader may answer to confirm his or her grasp of the content. When I started reading the book, my mind momentarily transported me to the movie Star Wars and the scene where the characters Obi Wan and Luke Skywalker arrived at Tatooine just as Alec Guinness spoke one of the coolest movie lines of all time: "These are not the droids you're looking for." This book is for padawan learners and Jedhi alike who wish to master the art of cognitive control. My own narrative capability was immediately and indelibly upgraded. Highly recommended.
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John Schlichter
5.0 out of 5 stars The Force Is Strong With This One
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
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This is a wonderful, concise, and pithy guide that elaborates essential principles of influence, e.g. meanings derived from facts matter more than the facts themselves, counter-narratives are often self-imposed traps, and identity is everything. The authors make clear and actionable distinctions supported by vivid examples, culminating in questions the reader may answer to confirm his or her grasp of the content. When I started reading the book, my mind momentarily transported me to the movie Star Wars and the scene where the characters Obi Wan and Luke Skywalker arrived at Tatooine just as Alec Guinness spoke one of the coolest movie lines of all time: "These are not the droids you're looking for." This book is for padawan learners and Jedhi alike who wish to master the art of cognitive control. My own narrative capability was immediately and indelibly upgraded. Highly recommended.
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John Schlichter
5.0 out of 5 stars The Force Is Strong With This One
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
This is a wonderful, concise, and pithy guide that elaborates essential principles of influence, e.g. meanings derived from facts matter more than the facts themselves, counter-narratives are often self-imposed traps, and identity is everything. The authors make clear and actionable distinctions supported by vivid examples, culminating in questions the reader may answer to confirm his or her grasp of the content. When I started reading the book, my mind momentarily transported me to the movie Star Wars and the scene where the characters Obi Wan and Luke Skywalker arrived at Tatooine just as Alec Guinness spoke one of the coolest movie lines of all time: "These are not the droids you're looking for." This book is for padawan learners and Jedhi alike who wish to master the art of cognitive control. My own narrative capability was immediately and indelibly upgraded. Highly recommended.
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Emiliano
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear introduction. To a vital subject
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
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Well organized structure and clear examples that help you understand one of the most essential communication issues in term of defense, politics and, if you wish, high end marketing.
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Timothy Meadows
2.0 out of 5 stars Not particularly informative.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2022
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Important subject treated as class notes without accompanying explanations. Expensive for the sketchy content.
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Terina Pickering
4.0 out of 5 stars Something that could benefit everyone for a good read.
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2019
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For educational purposes and very good. Recommend.
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