MILITARY LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY: PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE

Resumen

The geopolitical context of the 21st century has been marked by a radical transformation in the dynamics of conflicts and the role of the armed forces. The rupture of the traditional pattern of warfare with the rise of information and communication technologies has contributed to the evolution of Psychological Warfare as one of the most powerful strategies in the military arsenal, becoming essential in modern military leadership. In an increasingly digital and interconnected environment, the manipulation of information and psychological influence is not limited to the physical battlefield, but extends to the cyber spheres, establishing new challenges for military leaders.

This research aims to analyse how military leaders have adapted to Psychological Warfare in contemporary conflicts, in an era marked by information and persuasion techniques. As well as the impact of Psychological Warfare on the morale of military forces, on communication strategies, diplomacy and ethical issues and the importance of military leadership adaptable to the complex dimensions of Psychological Warfare and information.