Disinformation Wars EPISODE 41: Cutting through the “fog of war” in global conflicts
Mar 11, 2024
In this conversation, Shashank Joshi, Defense Editor of The Economist and expert on global conflicts, dives into the challenges of reporting amidst the 'fog of war.' He discusses disinformation tactics in the Ukraine conflict and how Russia has manipulated narratives to undermine support for Ukraine. Joshi also highlights the difficulty of disseminating accurate information in volatile areas like Gaza, urging a blend of traditional journalism and modern technology. The discussion touches on escalating geopolitical tensions in regions such as the South China Sea and India-China border.
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Cutting Through the Fog
- Approach information with skepticism, especially online.
- Verify information through multiple sources, including traditional methods like phone calls.
Russian Disinformation Narratives
- Russia pushes narratives of Ukraine as a failed state run by Nazis to justify invasion.
- They exploit existing wedge issues in Europe and conduct cyber operations to undermine support for Ukraine.
GRU Provocations
- Russia uses provocations like fomenting protests in Estonia and defacing Jewish sites in France.
- This aims to create a perception of disarray and erode public trust in European governments.