Don McGregor
Introduction
America’s global influence is under unprecedented attack—not from missiles or armies, but from a far more insidious weapon: information. Adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran are exploiting the "cognitive domain"—the realm of perception, knowledge, and influence—by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes, and social media to erode U.S. interests.
This area of contention encompasses more than Benjamin Bloom’s 1956 "thinking domain" of critical thinking and problem-solving; it extends to a nation's capacity to control information, shape narratives, and utilize data as a strategic asset.
This battle is being fought at unprecedented speed, pitting America’s story of democracy, free markets, and innovation against its adversaries’ authoritarian rule, state-driven economy, and disincentivizing control. Losing risks America’s geopolitical edge and the Western ideals that freed millions—ideals they aim to bury.
By leveraging America's information networks, technological innovation, and cultural influence, the U.S. can address these threats and regain its leadership position in shaping the global narrative.
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