What is 'Cognitive Warfare'? How is it different from psychological warfare?

Cognitive Warfare targets the brain's internal information processing structure to fundamentally alter a subject's thoughts and values, whereas psychological warfare merely provides external stimuli for a reaction.

Who is the target audience for this book?

It's a must-read for business professionals concerned about SNS information manipulation, those interested in the hidden side of global affairs, and anyone concerned about Japan's future security.

Who are the authors, Masaru Sato and Hideto Tomabechi?

Masaru Sato is a writer and former top analyst at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hideto Tomabechi is a world-renowned cognitive scientist specializing in AI and computational linguistics.

The True Nature of Invisible War: 'Cognitive Warfare' Waged by the US, China, and Russia — New Release April 9!

Published Apr 8, 2026 2:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:47 PM ・ 11 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Forest Publishing Co., Ltd. will release a groundbreaking collaboration between intellect giants Masaru Sato and Hideto Tomabechi on April 9, 2026. This book exposes the structure of 'Cognitive Warfare,' a modern conflict that targets human brains through digital manipulation and strategic intelligence.

Forest Publishing Co., Ltd. (Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroshi Ota) will release 'The True Nature of Invisible War: Cognitive Warfare Waged by the US, China, and Russia' (written by Masaru Sato and Hideto Tomabechi) starting April 9, 2026 (Thursday). This book is essential for those who want to understand what is happening behind the scenes of modern information society.

'Cognitive Warfare' is a War Waged Against Your Brain

If you associate 'Cognitive Warfare' simply with 'fake news measures,' 'SNS information manipulation,' or 'disinformation strategies,' you are unfortunately already in a state where your cognition has been distorted. The 'Cognitive Warfare' defined in this book is fundamentally different from 'psychological warfare,' which triggers reactions from external stimuli. It rewrites the brain's information processing structure itself, changing the subject's thoughts, actions, and values from the root—that is the essence of cognitive warfare.

Have you ever felt like people are living in completely different realities despite watching the same news? Or wondered why Trump's supporters are so enthusiastic despite his 'incoherent' statements? This is precisely the effect of 'Cognitive Warfare.' By the time you finish this book, the way you see the world will have changed completely.

Manipulation of 'Cognition' Lurking Behind Trump's Incoherent Statements

Why does Trump continue to dominate negotiations while repeating contradictory statements? The answer is simple: he isn't doing it consciously, which makes him powerful. Calculated strategies can be read by opponents. However, 'cognitive disruption' unleashed from instinct and intuition is impossible to defend against. Dragging the opponent to the point where they can no longer make 'rational decisions'—that is the true identity of the Trump phenomenon. Political outbursts, the Deep State, and tariffs are all merely tools of cognitive warfare. The authors, who have been at the forefront of intelligence, thoroughly dissect this structure and its dangers.

Cognitive Warfare by the US, China, and Russia Already Targeted at Japan

Russia is deploying it in Ukraine, China in Taiwan and Okinawa, and the US worldwide. China's 'Three Warfares' (Public Opinion, Psychological, and Legal Warfare) begin long before military clashes. Issues like Fukushima's treated water, Okinawa's independence movements, and Ryukyu sovereignty are not accidental occurrences; they are sophisticated cognitive attacks targeting the Japanese public's 'belief systems.' The most terrifying fact is that 'own citizens' become targets of cognitive warfare before the 'enemy.' COVID-19 vaccines, media control, SNS algorithms—you may already be influenced without realizing it.

Smartphones as the Frontline Weapons of Cognitive Warfare

Cognitive warfare methods are rapidly evolving from indirect influence to 'direct intervention in the brain' through AI evolution, spatial computing, and DecNef (Decoded Neurofeedback). This book is the first in the world to explain the internal structure of the 'CWCSS' (Cognitive Warfare Defense System) presented to military headquarters. It is an urgent warning to ensure that Japan does not repeat the failures it made in cyber warfare. In cognitive warfare, 'being too late' is not just about economic loss; it directly affects the survival of the nation. A must-read for all citizens.

Book Structure

Prologue: Cognitive Warfare—Entering an Era Where the Brain is the Battlefield Chapter 1: Cognitive Mechanisms that Manipulate Foreign Leaders and Citizens at Will Chapter 2: The Cognitive Warfare Trump is Waging on the World Chapter 3: The Ukraine War and Cognitive Warfare Waged by Mass Media Chapter 4: Cognitive Warfare Waged by China Chapter 5: The Future of Advanced Cognitive Space Accelerated by AI

Author Profiles

Masaru Sato

Born in 1960. Writer and former Chief Analyst of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After graduating from Doshisha University Graduate School, he worked at the Japanese Embassy in Russia and the First Analysis Division of the International Intelligence Bureau. Arrested in 2002 on breach of trust charges, his sentence became final in 2009 and expired in 2013. Author of bestsellers like 'Traps of the State' and 'The Empire Disintegrating.'

Hideto Tomabechi

Born in 1959. Cognitive scientist and computer scientist. Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. Fellow at CyLab (Cyber Defense) and Research Professor at George Mason University (Cognitive Domain Warfare). CEO of Cognitive Research Labs. Developed the world's first voice interpretation system in 1986 and proposed solutions for AI hallucinations in 1990. Member of the Lou Tice coaching program responsibility. Currently heads UNIDO's next-generation humanitarian mine clearance project.

Editor's Comment

A dream dialogue between intellectual giant Masaru Sato and genius scientist Hideto Tomabechi. Day and night, cognitive warfare with clear intent is being waged behind the news of war. This is the only book that exposes those depths and shows the most realistic reality.

Book Overview

Title: The True Nature of Invisible War: Cognitive Warfare Waged by the US, China, and Russia Authors: Masaru Sato / Hideto Tomabechi Release Date: April 9, 2026 Publisher: Forest Publishing Co., Ltd.

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