Lt Gen Hasnain discusses the rise of information warfare at DEFCON 2026

At the DEFCON 2026 Defence Conclave, Lt Gen S.A. Hasnain (Retd) highlighted how information, narratives, and perception have become critical tools in modern hybrid and grey-zone warfare. Drawing on Sun Tzu’s principles, Hasnain emphasized that modern conflicts increasingly rely on strategic communication to influence public perception and decision-making alongside conventional military and cyber operations.

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