An opinion piece published on March 31, 2025, by Michael Miklaucic in the Chicago Tribune highlights the emergence of a new global war in the cognitive domain. The article argues that this conflict, most visible through information operations and misinformation campaigns, pits the West against adversaries Russia and China, who are described as sworn enemies engaged in cognitive warfare. The piece warns that the West is currently losing this cognitive war, which is increasingly critical to global influence and security.

An opinion piece published on March 31, 2025, by Michael Miklaucic in the Chicago Tribune highlights the emergence of a new global war in the cognitive domain. The article argues that this conflict, most visible through information operations and misinformation campaigns, pits the West against adversaries Russia and China, who are described as sworn enemies engaged in cognitive warfare. The piece warns that the West is currently losing this cognitive war, which is increasingly critical to global influence and security.