Abstract
The aim of this paper is to raise and briefly discuss some potential ethical and legal issues surrounding Cognitive Warfare. It argues that existing international law and widely discussed principles of Just War Theory do not straightforwardly apply to Cognitive Warfare. Furthermore, it argues that although the legal framework suggested for cyberwarfare may serve as a useful point of departure, it is not sufficient to solve the distinct ethical issues Cognitive Warfare introduces. My conclusions are exploratory and suggestive rather than definitive, partly due to the limited literature on the moral assessment of Cognitive Warfare.