Online Disinformation News & Analysis
History Repeating: Russia’s Manufactured Nuclear Threat
Accusations that Ukraine is attempting to acquire nuclear weapons from France and the UK are simultaneously absurd and – in light of recent historical precedent – extremely alarming.
The Message Matters: Lessons from a Decade of Islamic State Social Media Campaigning
Considerable insight has been gained on countering the recruitment and radicalization efforts of groups like Islamic State on social media over the past decade. But there’s still a lot of work to be done.
Indo-Pakistani Four-Day Kashmir War: New Frontiers in Disinformation
The rapid dissemination and targeted nature of disinformation surrounding the recent four-day Kashmir war marks a dangerous new normal in information warfare, and one that will surely reverberate in future conflicts.
China’s Spamouflage Disinformation Campaigns: A Threat to Private Business?
China-based ‘Spamouflage’ campaigns have been detected targeting US private businesses, but that doesn’t mean they’re having their intended effect.
EU vs RT: A Propaganda Chess Match for the Ages
It’s no easy task for EU states to get ahead of Russian propaganda, as evidenced by the resilience of RT France content despite official bans.
The Battle for Reality: Chinese Disinformation in Taiwan
For a window into how state-sponsored disinformation can be disseminated and potentially countered, look no further than Taiwan.
The ‘Goebbels Method’: RIA Novosti as Window into Russian Propaganda
The evolution of Nazi-related terms in domestic-targeted state media provides a window into how Russia has built up a startlingly effective messaging apparatus.
Information Wars: Securitization Creep Pervades Thai Society
The Thai government is locked in a years-long struggle to position itself as the ultimate arbiter of truth.
China vs. the EU: The Influence War that Only One Side Is Fighting
China’s covert influencing activities are potentially far more consequential to the EU than those of Russia. So why is no one talking about them?
Interview: Bret Schafer on Putin’s Internet Propaganda Push
Geopoliticalmonitor.com sits down with the Alliance for Securing Democracy's Bret Schafer for an in-depth look into Russia's ongoing disinformation campaign against the West.
US, Russian Media Waging a Virtual Nuclear War
We are entering a new Cold War on the information front.
Internet Trolls: Propaganda’s Final Frontier
Paid government trolls are now a fact of life on the Internet, and it’s only going to get worse.
