The focus of misinformation debates shifts South
“In complex tinderbox societies, the potential for mis- and disinformation to sow not just social discord but real violence is very clear.
Putinism is 21st century fascism with nuclear weapons, Yakovenko says
Putin’s Russia manifests in one way or another all of the 14 signs of “eternal fascism” Umberto Eco has outlined, “from the cult of tradition, the rejection of modernism, and reliance on historical traumas to…
Movies and propaganda: How the Kremlin influences public opinion at home and abroad
In the middle of November British critics accused a famous Russian cartoon “Masha and the Bear” of pushing “Kremlin’s propaganda”.
Edward Lucas: How to respond to Moscow’s Azov escalation
Once again, Russia has pushed the line in Ukraine. Here's how the West should have reacted after Azov. Imagine that it is September 1st 1939. German troops have just attacked Poland.
The Putin regime uses blackmail against its people and the West
As its confrontation with the West grows, Russia is increasing its use of elements of diplomatic blackmail, both veiled and direct.
Fear and hatred: how propaganda persuades with emotion
As Russian propaganda and disinformation spread around the world, more and more initiatives are being created to expose the lies and distortions emanating from the Kremlin: projects to expose fake news…
Germany’s friends of the Kremlin “setting the media tone” – Reitschuster
Russian propagandists and agents of influence do not only operate freely in Germany, they even "set the tone" in German media.
Delusions of freedom: the US far right and the Kremlin
One of the pillars of Putin’s political system is confrontation with the outside world and the search for enemies. His regime conducts "information operations" against the West to try and undermine democracy.
Edward Lucas: Threads of the past
Edward Lucas seams together a Soviet chic garment and the Kremlin’s inability to deal honestly with history. Nazi memorabilia is not cool.
Malaysia cancels „lex anti-fake”
Much is being said about more countries planning or already introducing laws meant to fight against false information in media. Meanwhile new Malaysian government did the opposite.