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When Conversations Become Weapons:Russia's Use of Disinformation
In today's world, information can wield power comparable to physical weapons, making the control of narratives essential for national...

The Silent Weapon: Disinformation in Republic of Moldova
By Butuc Paula Ivory. The question surrounding disinformation in the Republic of Moldova transcends mere influence; it delves into the...

What we should now about "The Gerasimov doctrine"?
By Adam Crhák Gerasimov doctrine, named after the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces General Valery Gerasimov, has...

A nation divided by Lies? How Russian disinformation is fuelling right-wing populism in Germany
By Leon Brunzel On Friday 31 January 2025, something historically unprecedented happened in the German federal parliament, the Bundestag....

When one man's misfortune is another man's gain
By Valentyna Konovalova Russia’s pro-war influencers, known as "Z-Bloggers," have turned the ongoing war into a lucrative business, using...

What Exactly Is Populism?
By Jakob Krueger Populism is a common saying in political everyday language. How gladly do politicians attest to the political opponents...

How the Georgian government maintains the façade of being in service of their people
Georgia’s political landscape has been an intense battleground between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces for decades. While there is...

Op-Ed: A New Era of Russian Information Warfare Against Germany
Disclaimer: A German exploration of the topic can be found in Digital Threads Unmasked, the joint newsletter by FORTITUDE and PENEMUE....

Destroying the historical fake about so-called "Novorossiya"
The Northern Black Sea region, southern and eastern regions of Ukraine still suffer from the echoes of the mythologized story about the...

The war in Ukraine: Remembering what’s at stake
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and the ensuing war marked the beginning of new era in international politics. Aptly dubbed...

The EU Eastern Partnership - A Framework for Georgia's EU Membership?
When I arrived in Georgia in 2021 I knew nearly nothing about the country. I decided to make my Erasmus+ stay in a place which I saw as...

Conspiracies in Georgia: Exploring the General Picture
Conspiracy theories have become increasingly prevalent in contemporary society, and Georgia is hardly an exception. These theories serve...

Türkiye on My Mind: Elections 2023
On Sunday, the 28th of may, an important election took place. The Turkish people decided, who should lead their country. After a...

Orban's Hungary - Misinformation in the Heard of Europe
Since the start of the full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a lot of attention was put on Russian disinformation in the western...

A Tale of Two Presidents
Opinion by Irakli Gobronidze, media psychologist, fellow at Media Voice As the one-year anniversary of war after Russia invaded Ukraine...

Remembering Zviad Gamsakhurdia in Zugdidi: stories of dissidents, oppression, and proud Megrelians
About the author:Wietse Zwart is a Dutch student at Leiden University, the Netherlands, of the Russian and Eurasian Studies master...

How Putin’s military leadership is seen through a psychological lense?
About the Author: Salome Mamasakhlisi is a research assistant at MCERC. Salome is a University of Westminster BSc Psychology graduate,...

What to Remember versus What to Forget
About the author: Wietse Zwart is a Dutch student at Leiden University, the Netherlands, of the Russian and Eurasian Studies master...

Too Much Truth? The Limitations Facing Georgian Journalism and What Can Be Done About It
By Patrick Norén, Research Fellow at MCERC With thanks to Nino Bakradze, Mariam Nikuradze, Will Cathcart, Salome, Giorgi, Mariam Gersamia...

Disinformation Myths about Ukraine: The Kievan Rus’ and the Alleged History
About the Author: Raphaëlle Lhuissier got her bachelor’s degree in International Relations at European School of Political and Social...
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