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[[Gorgas]] has a dynamic and relatively free media environment. Gorgan INFOWAR capability is growing, with training and equipment adhering closely to NATO standards. Gorgas will be limited compared to regional neighbors on the resources it will be able to expend to grow both information and INFOWAR infrastructure.
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The information environment in Limaria suffers from a combination of lack of investment and stifling government censorship. Limaria rulers view mass media as a tool of the state, and a means for mobilizing the population. The Limarian INFOWAR effort is a competent one overall, borrowing from extensive links with the Donovian military and deployed experience with NATO and US forces.
  
 
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==Satellite Telecommunications==
 
==Satellite Telecommunications==
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As a small country, Gorgas relies on third party satellite services and contracts with a larger  satellite company that incorporates a fleet of 31 geostationary satellites utilizing Ku-band transponders.
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As a small country, Limaria relies on third-party satellite services and coordinates the use of Donovian satellite telecommunication systems when necessary. The Donovian systems used by Limaria operate Ku-band transponders and may further be used to support government and military operations.
  
 
==Navigation==
 
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Gorgas commercially purchases global positioning receivers that support commercial needs as well as military navigation and targeting operations.
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Limaria commercially purchases global positioning receivers that support commercial needs as well as military navigation and targeting operations.
  
 
==Public Communications Media==
 
==Public Communications Media==
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With the exception of Ariana’s heavy-handed control of its public communications, the Caucasus region enjoys comparative freedom of the press, within broad content boundaries, policed by relatively soft governmental censorship. Independent press demonstrates significant growth.
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Limaria generally controls the public communication media, though the Internet has relative freedom. Ownership of media is incestuous—multiple outlets are often owned ultimately by a single entity. The government does not engage in obvious censorship, but broadcasters do not wish to test the boundaries of permissible reporting.
  
 
===Internet===
 
===Internet===
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According to current statistics, over 28% of Gorgans use the Internet. In the last decade, Internet users in Gorgas grew from 20,000 to 1.3 million people. Combined with increased mobile phone use, Internet use will likely continue to grow. The Gorgan Internet plays an integral role in the country’s political and economic development, but also became key terrain in the recent war against Donovia. Donovia targeted Gorgan Internet operations, and this experience will likely temper Gorgas’ use of the Internet in future military operations. Gorgas, however will probably increase its Internet use   for perception management operations targeted at both domestic and foreign audiences.
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Limaria boasts that over 47% of its population can access the Internet. While the number is likely inflated, the Internet serves as a significant communications media within the country. Limarian Internet operates more slowly than in the other regional countries, primarily due to a dependency on dial-up connectivity. The economic value of the Internet to Limaria will increase as mobile phone data throughput and cheaper, faster landline-based connectivity reaches a more reasonable price point. Social media, generally free from government intrusion, is growing in popularity.
  
 
===Television===
 
===Television===
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Television serves as the major source of information for the vast majority of the Gorgan population. Once primarily state-controlled, Gorgan broadcasters have slowly drifted away from governmental control to a more independent status. Currently, the Gorgan government only directly funds one public television station and also controls TV Gorgas, one of the two major TV networks. Not surprisingly, viewers see TV Gorgas as generally pro-government and, because of that association, TV Gorgas receives better access to government operations such as military maneuvers. Radio/TV Gorgas National operates as the other major Gorgan television outlet—with a history of independence that includes reports unflattering to the government.
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Television serves as the most important electronic communications medium in Limaria. Limaria boasts a highly dynamic television environment with over 35 domestic stations, along with two  public television broadcasters. In addition, Limarian viewers can receive broadcasts from Donovia and Ariana. Of the foreign broadcasters, the Donovian broadcasts are most popular. Also, satellite and local rebroadcasts of European and American programming are gaining in popularity, especially among the young.
  
 
===Radio===
 
===Radio===
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Gorgas operates two national and three regional radio broadcast stations. Radio broadcasts begin at 0600 and conclude at midnight. Programs include news, talk shows, music, and children's programs. FM radio stations broadcast on Radio 2, ACL Radio, Scarlett Band, and NOLE Radio. Gorgas also receives European-sourced programming and locally rebroadcasts it.
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Limarian radio broadcasts a total of nine stations, both public and private, on AM, FM, and short wave. Listeners can choose between programs in either Limarian or Donovian languages. The Limarians also receive foreign broadcasts from European and North American sources through satellite and local rebroadcast, both of which are highly popular.
  
 
===Print Media===
 
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Though technically private, such publications as the Gorgan-language ''Republican Gorgan'' and the Donovian-language ''United Gorgas'' receive government subsidies, have editors appointed by the president, and serve as official propaganda outlets. Since government agencies must subscribe to ''Republican Gorgan'', its daily circulation reaches 6,000 to 7,000. The ''Republican Gorgan'' covers Gorgan news and summarizes international news. The Gorgan-language ''Tbilisi Times'' serves as the capital city’s newspaper. Several other local newspapers serve Tbilisi, but their circulation and reporting remain unreliable.
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In 2010, 24 magazines, 25 press agencies, and 232 newspapers operated in Limaria. Several national newspapers represent a variety of political stances. The media includes both government-controlled or -sponsored outlets and independent publications.
  
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Independent newspapers dominate the Gorgan newspaper market. '''''Major publications include the daily''''' ''Gorgan Independence News,'' a popular weekly digest, ''GorgasNOW!'' and a tabloid, ''Click!Gorgas!'' Small newspapers outside the capital struggle to maintain both financial viability and editorial independence. While available, magazines and other periodicals maintain limited circulation due to paper shortages.
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===Telephone===
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Three major telephone companies comprise the Limarian telecommunications industry. '''''FastTalk''''', the major player, operates all Limarian landline telephones and 30% of the mobile subscribers.
  
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===Telephone===
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'''''LimarCell''''' serves as the largest cellular telephone provider in Limaria, with over 50% of the subscribers. A third company, '''''Plum''''', holds about 15-20% of the cellular market. '''''FastTalk''''' recently converted or plans to convert all landline connections to digital fibers, with more modern and robust trunk lines to connect Limaria internationally through Kalaria.
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While primarily found in the larger cities, Gorgan telephone service remains limited and unreliable, with outdated international connectivity. Public phone use requires city tokens or phone cards that Gorgans can purchase at kiosks or in the central post office, the country’s long-distance provider. Cellular telephones currently remain limited to the larger cities. One international landline connects Gorgas with Donovia and Kalaria. A leased gateway switch located in Donovia provides satellite telephone service.
 
  
 
===Postal/Courier===
 
===Postal/Courier===
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While Gorgas operates a postal system, users consider the government service less reliable than private couriers for important deliveries. Private couriers operate efficiently, with short delivery times along the major Gorgan roads or large cities such as Tbilisi or Poti. Not surprisingly, postal service remains weak or non-existent along the Gorgan borders with South Ostremek and Zabzimek.
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Users find the Limarian postal network available, reasonably priced, and generally reliable. Combined with international courier services, Limaria serves as the transfer point for most mail and packages to and from Lower Janga. Limaria also functions as an import-export hub for courier services to Ariana.
  
 
===Word of Mouth===
 
===Word of Mouth===
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Cell phone technology, especially for the youth and urban dwellers, established SMS as a popular medium. As cell phone technology matures and the price falls, Gorgans will likely supplement their conversations with social media outlets.
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Limaria maintains a distinct rural/urban, youth/age divide with respect to communications. Limarian urban dwellers and youths will typically communicate via mobile phone technology as opposed to their older and rural countrymen, who prefer traditional face-to-face conversation.
  
 
==Information Control==
 
==Information Control==
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Gorgas traditionally uses the external threat from Donovia to rally support for the Gorgan government and its ruling elites. Fear of Donovian dominion remains omnipresent in many Gorgan TV and radio programs generally controlled by the government or those closely aligned with it. Gorgas will also play up its Western orientation for foreigners of all varieties, part of efforts to bring Western nations into closer alignment to better deter aggressive Donovian activities.
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Limarian messages focus on the continual Atropian and Kalarian motives and threats along with the country’s historical isolation from its natural allies. Limarian information control is expected to play up Limaria’s “Western-ness” and “Christianity” for foreign audiences in the West, while the Limarians pursue relations and create friendly perceptions with Arianian and Donovian audiences. Limaria also uses its large diaspora, especially in the US, to present its message.
  
 
==INFOWAR==
 
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===Electronic Warfare===
 
===Electronic Warfare===
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The Gorgan military builds its jammers and sensors around a collection of some outdated and more recently purchased Western equipment. Gorgan OIF and OEF participation likely exposed its forces to a variety of the latest Western electronic warfare (EW) hardware. Additionally, recent close working relations with the Israelis probably created a significant cross-pollination of EW equipment, tactics, and techniques.
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Donovian electronic warfare (EW) capabilities continue to strongly influence Limarian EW equipment, plans, training, and operations. Limaria maintains a diverse set of defense ties with NATO and Donovia. NATO’s influence supplements but does not replace Donovian-made core capability. Tactics are Donovian-derived.
  
 
===Computer Attack===
 
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The Gorgans maintain a computer attack capability, but are apt to face significant over-match from their probable regional opponents. After Gorgas received cyber attacks in its recent war with Donovia, Gorgas increased its capabilities significantly with help from its NATO and Israeli allies.
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Limaria maintains a large body of computer experts and possesses the third most-competent computer attack capability in the Caucasus, after Donovia and Ariana. Limaria uses computer  attack for both intelligence collection and cyber attacks. Combined with expected Donovian assistance, Limarian computer attack capabilities could probably threaten even nation-state actors with severe cyberspace damage, if not militarily decisive attacks.
  
 
===Information Attack===
 
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Gorgas possesses limited information attack (IA) capabilities, but these continue to grow. Gorgas received aggressive IA by a variety of non-state and probable Donovian state actors in its 2008 war. Unclassified studies discussed in depth the various hacker operations for both sides, but neither side was able to conduct any advanced IA. Any IA attacks in 2008 failed or resulted in limited damage to the Gorgan computer system because of lack of a significantly large enough network within the Gorgan military.
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Limaria possesses limited information attack (IA) capabilities and probably at a level below that fielded by either its Kalarian or Atropian adversaries. Limarians are apt to request Donovian and sympathetic non-state actors to provide hackers to increase Limarian capability in times of increased tension or conflict.
 
   
 
   
 
===Deception===
 
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Gorgas possesses a limited deception capability, with most resources likely focused on denying Donovian collection efforts. The relative size disparity between Gorgas and Donovia as well as Gorgan experience at the hands of Donovian deep-strike operations probably increased Gorgan  efforts to frustrate the ability of Donovian forces to see and strike Gorgan military assets.
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Limarian deception operations involve an amalgamation of Donovian and Western operational conceptions, with a heavy Donovian-style emphasis on deception as a basis for operations. Deception operations will be based on decoys, extensive camouflage, and use of derelict equipment.
  
 
===Physical Destruction===
 
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Since Donovia presents an overmatch in physical destruction capability, the Gorgan military is apt  to only attack sensors in the most critical situations. Gorgas likely possesses few capabilities to conduct deep strikes against INFOWAR targets.
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Limarians consider physical destruction a prime element of INFOWAR. Limarian forces will view  the destruction of Atropian sensors as a main effort and could target them through a combination of '''''special purpose forces''''', artillery, rockets, and air strikes.
  
 
===Protection and Security Measures===
 
===Protection and Security Measures===
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Gorgas faces a large and obvious threat from Donovia; thus it remains likely that the Gorgan government will exert maximum effort to defend it sensors, platforms, and systems from attack. Due to Donovia’s advanced capabilities, Gorgan protection and security measures (PSM) will focus as much on the remediation of damage and the capacity to rebuild capability as avoiding an attack. Gorgas does have a relatively deep INFOWAR civilian capability for a country its size, and thus might mobilize its civilian sector in such an effort.
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Due to close relations with Donovia, Limarian protection and security measures (PSM) resemble Donovian PSM, along with additional capabilities derived from experience with NATO/US forces and some home-grown capability. Limaria historically has a high-technology capability from its expatriate Limarians working abroad and, combined with significant foreign education among the population, Limaria should find the ability to mobilize a significant and effective war-time PSM effort.
  
 
===Perception Management===
 
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Gorgan perception management will likely stress traditional Gorgan messages of mortal threat at  the hands of the Donovians. Externally, the Gorgans will attempt to paint themselves as a Western nation with significant links to Europe and the US. When the US Army Corps of Engineers planned a railroad improvement project for Gorgas and Atropia, Ariana condemned the project in regular broadcasts by the “Voice of the Free Atropians” in northwestern Ariana and to listeners in Gorgas and Atropia. The message insinuated that the government did not build the railroad to improve life for the region’s poor, but to provide a means for the corrupt and oppressive governments in Tbilisi and Baku to efficiently control the people.
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Limaria can craft a variety of excellent messages, especially for external audiences, due to the large number of Limarians who reside in foreign countries. Limaria will either attempt to appear neutral in any regional conflict or to be a victim of Atropian or Kalarian aggression. The Limarians, however, are expected to downplay their links with Donovia or Ariana.
  
 
==Intelligence==
 
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Gorgas maintains a small but reasonably competent intelligence service. Western support, combined with active service in both OIF and OEF, gives the Gorgans exposure to the latest Western tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Gorgan intelligence will likely engage primarily Donovian targets
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Limaria maintains an intelligence service, the Military National Bureau (MNB), with considerable links to Donovian intelligence services. Limarian targets focus on Atropia, with Kalaria and Ariana as major secondary targets. The MNB monitors terrorists who transit Limarian territory and maintains special operations forces capable of direct action, training, or collection programs. It is likely that Limarian operations are coordinated with Donovian intelligence, and Limarian analysts and collectors are trained by Donovian intelligence.
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or their Zabzimek or South Ostremek proxies. Gorgan intelligence maintains a standard five directorate intelligence service, with analytical, collection (known as information), counterintelligence (known as security), administrative, and training elements.
 
  
 
===Human Intelligence===
 
===Human Intelligence===
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Human intelligence (HUMINT) serves as Gorgas’ most important collection discipline—targeting Donovian military activities in the Black Sea and the Donovian-controlled republics of South Ostremek and Zabzimek. Gorgan counterintelligence operations focus on high-value targets such as the hydrocarbon pipelines and against Donovian activities within Gorgas.
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Donovia probably supports Limarian human intelligence (HUMINT) efforts since the Donovians maintain a significant presence in Limaria. Limarian HUMINT directs its efforts at Atropian targets, with the highest priority to operations in Lower Janga. Limaria’s additional targets are presumably Ariana and Kalaria, as well as other major countries with influence operations.
  
 
===Open Source Intelligence===
 
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Gorgas probably relies on open source intelligence (OSINT) as its primary means of strategic intelligence. Gorgan OSINT likely focuses on Donovian collection, especially on Donovian activities  in South Donovia and areas that border the Ukraine.
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Limaria probably maintains a significant open source intelligence (OSINT) collection focused on Atropian public pronouncements and Arianian atmospherics. Limaria also collects on Kalaria and other NATO nations. Limarian intelligence receives a large amount of OSINT information from the large number of Limarians who reside in Donovia, the West, and the Middle East.
  
 
===Signals Intelligence===
 
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Gorgan signals intelligence (SIGINT) collection revolves around a series of ground collection stations that use a variety of Western and Donovian-era hardware. As more unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) enter service, Gorgas is expected to integrate the UAVs into the SIGINT collection architecture.
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Limarian signals intelligence (SIGINT) synchronizes its efforts with the Donovian forces stationed in its country, especially for air defense early warning. Limaria likely maintains a significant collection apparatus, though the level of coordination and intelligence-sharing with Donovian forces remains unknown.
  
 
===Imagery Intelligence===
 
===Imagery Intelligence===
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Gorgan imagery intelligence (IMINT) capability probably remains limited to air-breathing platforms, with UAVs as the most important. Gorgas maintains a small fleet of helicopters and light aircraft capable of IMINT collection, though it is unlikely they will conduct this task. Due to limited platforms, Gorgan IMINT capability remains extremely restricted. Gorgas would likely contact its Western allies for support if it needed to supplement its IMINT capabilities.
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Internal Limarian imagery intelligence (IMINT) capabilities remain limited to air-breathing assets like helicopters, but an imagery-sharing relationship with Donovia is probable. Limarian IMINT targets include its borders with Atropia and Kalaria. Donovia may also use Limarian bases to collect against regional targets, especially Gorgas.
  
 
===Measurement and Signatures Intelligence===
 
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Gorgan measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT) capability remains limited and is used primarily for biometrics for security and counterintelligence purposes. Gorgans will probably explore MASINT capabilities like facial recognition for border security with Donovia, Zabzimek, and South Ostremek.
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Donovia probably supplies Limaria with most of its measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT), as Limaria possesses little internal MASINT capability. Limarian MASINT operations might focus on border control, security, and counterintelligence support.
  
 
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Despite resource constraints, Gorgan capability to effectively engage larger INFOWAR adversaries will grow, probably with significant outside support. Likewise, should international economic development foster overall economic development, the current free and dynamic information environment could blossom to become the region’s largest. Ultimately, Gorgas stands at a crossroads of information development—a path ultimately dictated by economic factors.
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Limaria is a competent INFOWAR operator, backed by a significant economic services sector focused on high technology. Its civilian information environment is stunted due to fear of government reaction, though the Internet is widespread and growing in popularity. It is likely that Limaria will continue to develop its INFOWAR capability, especially in computer-related fields. The government will allow the Internet to be a relatively free medium of exchange, while keeping a close eye on TV and other mass media.

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The information environment in Limaria suffers from a combination of lack of investment and stifling government censorship. Limaria rulers view mass media as a tool of the state, and a means for mobilizing the population. The Limarian INFOWAR effort is a competent one overall, borrowing from extensive links with the Donovian military and deployed experience with NATO and US forces.

Satellite Telecommunications

As a small country, Limaria relies on third-party satellite services and coordinates the use of Donovian satellite telecommunication systems when necessary. The Donovian systems used by Limaria operate Ku-band transponders and may further be used to support government and military operations.

Navigation

Limaria commercially purchases global positioning receivers that support commercial needs as well as military navigation and targeting operations.

Public Communications Media

Limaria generally controls the public communication media, though the Internet has relative freedom. Ownership of media is incestuous—multiple outlets are often owned ultimately by a single entity. The government does not engage in obvious censorship, but broadcasters do not wish to test the boundaries of permissible reporting.

Internet

Limaria boasts that over 47% of its population can access the Internet. While the number is likely inflated, the Internet serves as a significant communications media within the country. Limarian Internet operates more slowly than in the other regional countries, primarily due to a dependency on dial-up connectivity. The economic value of the Internet to Limaria will increase as mobile phone data throughput and cheaper, faster landline-based connectivity reaches a more reasonable price point. Social media, generally free from government intrusion, is growing in popularity.

Television

Television serves as the most important electronic communications medium in Limaria. Limaria boasts a highly dynamic television environment with over 35 domestic stations, along with two  public television broadcasters. In addition, Limarian viewers can receive broadcasts from Donovia and Ariana. Of the foreign broadcasters, the Donovian broadcasts are most popular. Also, satellite and local rebroadcasts of European and American programming are gaining in popularity, especially among the young.

Radio

Limarian radio broadcasts a total of nine stations, both public and private, on AM, FM, and short wave. Listeners can choose between programs in either Limarian or Donovian languages. The Limarians also receive foreign broadcasts from European and North American sources through satellite and local rebroadcast, both of which are highly popular.

Print Media

In 2010, 24 magazines, 25 press agencies, and 232 newspapers operated in Limaria. Several national newspapers represent a variety of political stances. The media includes both government-controlled or -sponsored outlets and independent publications.

Telephone

Three major telephone companies comprise the Limarian telecommunications industry. FastTalk, the major player, operates all Limarian landline telephones and 30% of the mobile subscribers.

LimarCell serves as the largest cellular telephone provider in Limaria, with over 50% of the subscribers. A third company, Plum, holds about 15-20% of the cellular market. FastTalk recently converted or plans to convert all landline connections to digital fibers, with more modern and robust trunk lines to connect Limaria internationally through Kalaria.

Postal/Courier

Users find the Limarian postal network available, reasonably priced, and generally reliable. Combined with international courier services, Limaria serves as the transfer point for most mail and packages to and from Lower Janga. Limaria also functions as an import-export hub for courier services to Ariana.

Word of Mouth

Limaria maintains a distinct rural/urban, youth/age divide with respect to communications. Limarian urban dwellers and youths will typically communicate via mobile phone technology as opposed to their older and rural countrymen, who prefer traditional face-to-face conversation.

Information Control

Limarian messages focus on the continual Atropian and Kalarian motives and threats along with the country’s historical isolation from its natural allies. Limarian information control is expected to play up Limaria’s “Western-ness” and “Christianity” for foreign audiences in the West, while the Limarians pursue relations and create friendly perceptions with Arianian and Donovian audiences. Limaria also uses its large diaspora, especially in the US, to present its message.

INFOWAR

INFOWAR in the Caucasus region contains a mixture of old and new technology. While older Donovian equipment forms the backbone for much of the region’s INFOWAR warfighting capability, the countries conduct advanced operations with dedicated INFOWAR units. For example, regional perception management activities, often web-based, form the current global state-of-the-art. Internet operations are frequently used as an adjunct to major combat operations. Most countries in the Caucasus focus their INFOWAR on their likely adversaries.

Electronic Warfare

Donovian electronic warfare (EW) capabilities continue to strongly influence Limarian EW equipment, plans, training, and operations. Limaria maintains a diverse set of defense ties with NATO and Donovia. NATO’s influence supplements but does not replace Donovian-made core capability. Tactics are Donovian-derived.

Computer Attack

Limaria maintains a large body of computer experts and possesses the third most-competent computer attack capability in the Caucasus, after Donovia and Ariana. Limaria uses computer  attack for both intelligence collection and cyber attacks. Combined with expected Donovian assistance, Limarian computer attack capabilities could probably threaten even nation-state actors with severe cyberspace damage, if not militarily decisive attacks.

Information Attack

Limaria possesses limited information attack (IA) capabilities and probably at a level below that fielded by either its Kalarian or Atropian adversaries. Limarians are apt to request Donovian and sympathetic non-state actors to provide hackers to increase Limarian capability in times of increased tension or conflict.

Deception

Limarian deception operations involve an amalgamation of Donovian and Western operational conceptions, with a heavy Donovian-style emphasis on deception as a basis for operations. Deception operations will be based on decoys, extensive camouflage, and use of derelict equipment.

Physical Destruction

Limarians consider physical destruction a prime element of INFOWAR. Limarian forces will view  the destruction of Atropian sensors as a main effort and could target them through a combination of special purpose forces, artillery, rockets, and air strikes.

Protection and Security Measures

Due to close relations with Donovia, Limarian protection and security measures (PSM) resemble Donovian PSM, along with additional capabilities derived from experience with NATO/US forces and some home-grown capability. Limaria historically has a high-technology capability from its expatriate Limarians working abroad and, combined with significant foreign education among the population, Limaria should find the ability to mobilize a significant and effective war-time PSM effort.

Perception Management

Limaria can craft a variety of excellent messages, especially for external audiences, due to the large number of Limarians who reside in foreign countries. Limaria will either attempt to appear neutral in any regional conflict or to be a victim of Atropian or Kalarian aggression. The Limarians, however, are expected to downplay their links with Donovia or Ariana.

Intelligence

Limaria maintains an intelligence service, the Military National Bureau (MNB), with considerable links to Donovian intelligence services. Limarian targets focus on Atropia, with Kalaria and Ariana as major secondary targets. The MNB monitors terrorists who transit Limarian territory and maintains special operations forces capable of direct action, training, or collection programs. It is likely that Limarian operations are coordinated with Donovian intelligence, and Limarian analysts and collectors are trained by Donovian intelligence.

Human Intelligence

Donovia probably supports Limarian human intelligence (HUMINT) efforts since the Donovians maintain a significant presence in Limaria. Limarian HUMINT directs its efforts at Atropian targets, with the highest priority to operations in Lower Janga. Limaria’s additional targets are presumably Ariana and Kalaria, as well as other major countries with influence operations.

Open Source Intelligence

Limaria probably maintains a significant open source intelligence (OSINT) collection focused on Atropian public pronouncements and Arianian atmospherics. Limaria also collects on Kalaria and other NATO nations. Limarian intelligence receives a large amount of OSINT information from the large number of Limarians who reside in Donovia, the West, and the Middle East.

Signals Intelligence

Limarian signals intelligence (SIGINT) synchronizes its efforts with the Donovian forces stationed in its country, especially for air defense early warning. Limaria likely maintains a significant collection apparatus, though the level of coordination and intelligence-sharing with Donovian forces remains unknown.

Imagery Intelligence

Internal Limarian imagery intelligence (IMINT) capabilities remain limited to air-breathing assets like helicopters, but an imagery-sharing relationship with Donovia is probable. Limarian IMINT targets include its borders with Atropia and Kalaria. Donovia may also use Limarian bases to collect against regional targets, especially Gorgas.

Measurement and Signatures Intelligence

Donovia probably supplies Limaria with most of its measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT), as Limaria possesses little internal MASINT capability. Limarian MASINT operations might focus on border control, security, and counterintelligence support.

Summary

Limaria is a competent INFOWAR operator, backed by a significant economic services sector focused on high technology. Its civilian information environment is stunted due to fear of government reaction, though the Internet is widespread and growing in popularity. It is likely that Limaria will continue to develop its INFOWAR capability, especially in computer-related fields. The government will allow the Internet to be a relatively free medium of exchange, while keeping a close eye on TV and other mass media.

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