### Question
How is the term malign foreign influence operations and campaigns defined?


### Answer
The term **malign foreign influence operations and campaigns** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3021* as the following:

> the coordinated, direct or indirect application of national diplomatic, informational, military, economic, business, corruption, educational, and other capabilities by hostile foreign powers to affect attitudes, behaviors, decisions, or outcomes within the United States

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3021*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-COORDINATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY**

