'Phantom' subjects in the management of modern conflict

Abstract

The article presents a new class of hidden subjects of management with an infinite Boyd cycle that are practically inaccessible for modern analytics - 'phantom' subjects. A model is suggested for the realization of this class of subjects; the article presents the results of a measurement experiment confirming the existence of 'phantom' subjects. The author describes some consequences of involving the research and technology knowledge about this class of hidden subjects in the practice of military and political management.