Performative warfare doctrine

Updated: 2025.08.08 7M ago 1 sources
States fuse dramatic kinetic actions with immediate, official multimedia disclosures to dominate narratives, trading operational secrecy for attention and influence. — Alters deterrence and escalation calculus, alliance signaling, public trust, and norms on declassification and propaganda in modern conflicts.

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Is warfare becoming more performative?
Isegoria 2025.08.08 100% relevant
Ukraine, Israel, and the U.S. rapidly released drone footage, imagery, and mission graphics from high-stakes strikes, with senior leaders narrating methods and intent as part of the operation.
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