Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody
Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at The Open University and co-author of Russia, Disinformation and the Liberal Order, specializing in Russian media, disinformation and conspiracy cultures.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 33min
Are Russia’s disinformation warriors weaker than you think?
Dr. Precious Chatterje-Doody, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and co-author of a pivotal book on Russian disinformation, sheds light on the surprising ineffectiveness of Russia’s information operations. She discusses how RT's early strategies shifted towards aggressive campaigns and the clever use of local voices to gain legitimacy. Delving into culture jamming, she explains how emotional resonance plays a pivotal role in misinformation. Ultimately, she emphasizes the need for media literacy and systemic reform to combat these tactics effectively.
