Rock ’n’ Roll According to the Chinese Communist Party
The rock ballad was a cult classic in China. But what if the party wanted to use it to spread “positive energy”?
Propaganda
Russian Propaganda on Ukraine Appears in Minecraft and Other Video Games
Propaganda is appearing in Minecraft and other popular games and discussion groups as the Kremlin tries to win over new audiences.
Russia’s Online Censorship Has Surged During Ukraine War
A report from Citizen Lab laid out how much online censorship has increased on one of Russia’s biggest social media sites.
Ukraine’s cyber police dismantled a massive bot farm spreading propaganda
The Cyber Police Department of the National Police of Ukraine dismantled a massive bot farm and seized 150,000 SIM cards. A gang of more than 100 individuals used fake social network accounts to conduct disinformation and psychological operations in support of the Russian government and its narrative on the invasion of Ukraine. The gang used […]
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Canada to get serious on media literacy: advocate
By Dylan Robertson in Ottawa As federal parties craft…
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.
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.