Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-13-2023
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Intelligence and Security Studies
First Advisor
Kevin Riehle
Second Advisor
Craig Morris
Third Advisor
Joshua First
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Russia and China are critical actors who deploy far-reaching and impactful information operations in pursuit of their national interests. Their use of information operations is multifaceted and should be subject to study due to how influential these operations are and how significant the effects can be. In pursuit of this knowledge, the aim of this study was to conduct an in-depth analysis of these two countries' information operations and how their operations differ. The first area analyzed was the evolution of these countries' modern day information operations, primarily looking for the factors and historical context which influenced the development of their information operations. The modern day form of these information operations was then examined using the Chinese model of the Three Warfares, which is broken down into legal, psychological, and media warfare. After evaluating these nations through this lens, the common goals, targets, and narrative themes of Russian and Chinese information operations were able to be identified. A cross comparison of the evolution, form, and function of two nation's information operations was conducted and this found that both nations utilize information operations to either support physical action or replace the use of physical action. While both nations use information operations to maintain and grow their influence, Russia uses these operations to suppress Western power and China uses them to protect its reputation.
Recommended Citation
Berger Slowinski, Briana and Skulsky, Marissa J., "Comparing the Evolution, Form, and Function of Russian and Chinese Information Operations" (2023). Honors Theses. 2892.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/2892
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