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Record 1 2015-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychological Warfare
  • Political Theories and Doctrines
DEF

Action or a coordinated set of actions of any nature intended to weaken the military, economic or political strength of an established authority by undermining the morale, loyalty or reliability of its members.

OBS

subversion: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre psychologique
  • Théories et doctrines politiques
DEF

Action ou ensemble coordonné d’actions de toutes natures ayant pour but d'affaiblir la force militaire, la puissance économique ou la volonté politique d'une autorité établie en minant le moral et la loyauté de ses membres ou la confiance qu'on peut leur accorder.

OBS

subversion : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Guerra psicológica
  • Teorías y doctrinas políticas
DEF

Acción cuyo objeto es debilitar el potencial militar, económico y político de una nación minando la lealtad, la moral y la confianza de sus ciudadanos.

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