America is losing a war it hasn’t even named yet
The United States is facing a new form of warfare that involves the manipulation of public perception through technology. This modern conflict, often referred to as the 'cognitive domain,' is being waged by foreign adversaries like Russia and Iran, who use sophisticated tactics to spread disinformation. As a result, many Americans struggle to discern reality from fabricated content, undermining trust in democratic institutions.
- ▪Foreign adversaries are using technology to manipulate how Americans perceive reality.
- ▪Russia has increased funding for state media while employing tactics like cloning news websites to spread propaganda.
- ▪A recent survey found that nearly half of Americans question the authenticity of online content, leading to a phenomenon known as the 'liar’s dividend.'
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Opinion America is losing a war it hasn’t even named yet By Iulia Lupse Published May 24, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Scroll through any social media platform long enough and you’ll notice something that doesn’t quite add up. The same talking points, phrasing, and sudden outrage cycles are appearing across completely different audiences at the same time. It feels coordinated. And that’s because it often is. Foreign adversaries have turned modern technology into a new kind of warfare, one the United States hasn’t fully named, hasn’t clearly assigned ownership of, and isn’t yet equipped to fight at the speed it’s being waged.
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