CogDef Brief #10

CogDef Brief #10, published on April 2, 2026, covers information operations, cyber operations, espionage, and geopolitical maneuvering related to recent conflicts and security issues.

Information Operations & Influence

Iran war spawns escalating information battle. The New York Times reported that Trump administration officials are now scrambling to counter foreign disinformation campaigns tied to the Iran conflict — a reversal from their prior dismissal of such threats. The war has exposed significant gaps in U.S. information defense…