TAG Infosphere research analyst Iassen Christov explains why narrative attacks—coordinated efforts to manipulate public perception—are the next security threat targeting governments and the public sector. From distorted narratives to viral deepfakes and AI-powered influence campaigns, this new threat vector can erode trust, destabilize organizations, and exploit cognitive vulnerabilities faster than traditional attacks. Iassen explains why government leaders must evolve to defend against information as a weapon and why narrative intelligence is now mission-critical for both digital and reputational security.