For millennia defining strategic influence has felt like chasing ghosts. This short book defines the 'sport' and 'playing field' of strategic influence in national security. It looks to doctrine from 11th century BCE through today to define the nature of political and psychological warfare. Through case studies, it aims to arm the strategist or concerned citizen with a logical framework to recognize, analyze, conduct, counter, and collapse subversive campaigns.
The book provides historical perspectives on influence warfare. Though it is described as a blueprint, it is more a collection of historical short stories.