In this publication, based on a large amount of factual material, an attempt is made for the first time to comprehensively cover the tools of information warfare in the largest wars and crisis situations of mankind from ancient centuries to the present day. Mechanisms of influence on public opinion, the role of the media in military conflicts, the work of journalists and representatives of press services in “hot spots”, management of information processes in crisis situations, problems of openness and state secrets are the main issues of this work.

The book is useful for media and PR specialists, all those studying means of information and psychological influence and methods of countering them, students of the faculties of journalism, history, psychology and a wide range of readers.