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August 05, 2021

The Kremlin Weaponising Victimhood

The role of the victim is a coveted position in modern public discourse. Research notes this phenomenon in US politics, among men accused of sexual harassment, and as an element in Kremlin disinformation efforts.

News and Analysis

May 08, 2018

Figure of the Week: 7

A wave of resignations from the German army sparks claims of an imminent NATO war against Russia.

Disinformation Review

July 21, 2022

Kremlin’s Tightrope Walk between Fear and Bravado

Pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets continue to claim that Ukraine does not exist as a state. Yet, at the same time they also portray Ukraine as an existential threat to Russia.

News and Analysis

July 30, 2020

Russia did not… (and anyway, there is no proof)

Despite evidence pointing to the contrary, pro-Kremlin media continues to claim Russia had nothing to do with downing flight MH17, poisoning the Skripals, or interfering in the US elections.

News and Analysis

December 20, 2017

But what about Ukraine?

What's the best way to avoid answering a difficult question? Is it by asking another difficult question yourself?

Disinformation Review

July 25, 2019

Disinformation Space Oddity 

Disinformation narratives floated in a most peculiar way this week, targeting Moon landing, Ukraine, Ursula von der Leyen, and more.

News and Analysis

January 18, 2017

Be afraid!

In the Soviet Union, many citizens, perhaps even a majority, were able to “read between the lines” and take the official political rhetoric, the so-called ofitsioz, with a pinch of salt. The official state propaganda’s success was limited, even if only a minority actively expressed their discontent. A newly published…

News and Analysis

December 18, 2019

2019: The Disinformation Roller Coaster

High hills, steep falls, sharp turns – entering the world of pro-Kremlin disinformation sometimes makes one feel like everything is on its head, definitely not where it's supposed to be. Let's embark on a journey through 2019. Hop on!

Disinformation Review

August 18, 2022

Playing with Nuclear Fire

Pro-Kremlin disinformation zealots set their sights on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, using the threat of a nuclear disaster to advance Russia’s political and military goals in Ukraine

News and Analysis

July 13, 2017

Interpreting fascism

If you look up fascism [fash-iz-uh m] in a dictionary, you will find "a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism".