The United States faces an evolving array of threats to its national security as adversaries increasingly exploit the cyber domain and information environment to undermine American interests and values. As a leader in innovative research and education, Norwich University and Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) are at the forefront of studying and understanding the complex dynamics of information warfare and influence operations that imperil America's security.
Norwich University Applied Research Institutes is a premier hub for innovation and discovery, bridging the gap between academic inquiry and practical application. Through research and experiential education opportunities, we are committed to preparing the next generation of leaders to navigate and counter emerging threats, ensuring the continued security, resilience, and prosperity of the United States.
Norwich University and NUARI have a long history of anticipating and addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. From the early days of cybersecurity to the evolving threats of counterterrorism and now to the complex landscape of information warfare and influence operations, Norwich and NUARI have consistently taken the lead in researching and educating on the subjects that matter most, providing an information advantage to the nation.
One of the primary benefits is a comprehensive understanding of modern digital influence operations and cognitive security. By integrating insights from multiple fields, our researchers can better understand weaponized information’s social, technical, and strategic aspects, providing detailed, unique, actionable insights.
Studying information warfare, cognitive warfare, and foreign malign influence operations is crucial for government, military, academicians, and future leaders, as it enables them to understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries to undermine national security, democracy, and global stability. This knowledge informs the development of effective countermeasures to detect, mitigate, and counter these threats while enhancing critical thinking skills and media literacy to combat disinformation and misinformation, ensuring an individual is equipped with the necessary tools for the digitally connected landscape of the 21st century. Furthermore, this research fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across disciplines, communication, psychology, political science, and computer science, providing a comprehensive understanding of complex issues and enabling the anticipation of future threats in an evolving information landscape.