Conceptual Manoeuring The interpretation of Information Manoeuvre within the Netherlands Ministry of Defence

Concepts such as Information Warfare, Information Operations, Influence Operations, Intelligence, and Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Activities, to mention but a few, compete with Information Manoeuvre for prominence and together cloud the conceptual field. As a result, Information Manoeuvre is at risk of being shrouded in ambiguity. Divergence of interpretations and misunderstandings could hamper successful implementation of the concept and trigger intra-organizational disputes about responsibilities. Therefore, there is a need to provide clarity on the conceptual foundations of Information Manoeuvre and the manner in which it is interpreted within the Netherlands Ministry of Defence.