Review – Terrorism: The Power of Weakness and Fear
Juan Romero’s novel approach to the use of fear by terrorists draws on an impressive range of materials and makes a valuable contribution to the terrorism literature.
Propaganda
Ukraine War’s 500th Day, Zelensky Shares Video of Visit to Snake Island
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine shared a video of a trip to Snake Island in the Black Sea, a symbol of his country’s fierce resistance, as Russian shelling in the east killed at least seven.
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.
Why Modi’s Radio Show Is Vital to His Popularity in India
The Indian leader, who visits Washington this week, has softened his image at home with an old-fashioned radio show, which feeds a vast social media apparatus.
Russia Accuses U.S. of Involvement in Explosions Over Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman claimed, without evidence, that the United States “dictated” Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. The White House quickly rejected the accusation.
Coronation organizers wonder if Prince Harry will be a ‘no-show,’ report says
Even though Prince Harry finally let Buckingham Palace know — more than a week after the RVSP deadline passed — that he would be attending King Charles III’s coronation Saturday, he’s still keeping organizers in suspense about key details about his pl…
Interview – Anton Shirikov
Anton Shirikov talks about disinformation in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, affirmation propaganda, defensive ownership and shifts in Russia’s media.
‘Glory to Putin’: How Pro-Russian Narratives Spread in Africa
Pro-Russian content presenting a distorted version of the war in Ukraine and promoting Russia’s interests in Africa is gaining an audience on the continent.
‘Glory to Putin’: How Pro-Russian Narratives Spread in Africa
Pro-Russian content presenting a distorted version of the war in Ukraine and promoting Russia’s interests in Africa is gaining an audience on the continent.