Propaganda and Disinformation Archives - Robert Lansing Institute

Hybrid Operations and Regional Ambitions: Russia’s Potential Military Strategy in Kazakhstan

It can be stated with high probability that the Kremlin is discussing the possibility of conducting another military operation in Kazakhstan. This is indicated by a statement from Margarita Simonyan,…

December 30, 2024Kazakhstan, Russia

Intelligence ops National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Russia’s Campaign to Undermine the New U.S. Administration: A Strategic Disinformation Effort

Russia has launched an operation aimed at discrediting the new U.S. administration. We reaffirm our previous conclusions that the Kremlin seeks to project its war in Ukraine as a conflict…

December 13, 2024Russia, USA

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Russia Draws Egypt into Violations of International Law and UN Resolutions

Russia continues its aggressive propaganda efforts to portray the annexation of Crimea as a "legitimate" act, in stark defiance of international law and UN resolutions. A Propaganda Tour for Egyptian…

December 9, 2024Egypt, Russia, Ukraine

Democracy ideology Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops War crimes

Shadow Diplomacy: Russia’s Strategies to Whitewash Atrocities and Expand Influence in Africa

Russia has been actively working to whitewash its atrocities in Africa, leveraging a mix of propaganda, disinformation campaigns, diplomatic maneuvering, and economic influence. Despite accusations of human rights abuses and…

November 18, 2024Africa, Russia

Geopolitics National Security Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Hungarian Prime Minister Joins Russian Efforts to Interfere in U.S. Elections

Moscow is once again attempting to sway the outcome of U.S. elections, this time employing information operations with the help of allied leaders. The Kremlin's narrative warns that a loss…

November 5, 2024Hungary, nuclear weapons, Russia, USA

Geopolitics Propaganda and Disinformation

The Risks of Exploiting Guterres’ Visit to Kazan for Russian Propaganda

Amidst its growing international isolation, Vladimir Putin—who seldom receives invitations abroad—is putting exceptional effort into preparing for the upcoming BRICS summit, set to take place in Kazan from October 22…

October 19, 2024Russia, United Nations

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Russian extensive influence campaign in Israel

Leaked information published by leading German media outlets has revealed Russia’s plans for an influence campaign targeting Israel. The information was leaked earlier this month by the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung and…

October 1, 2024Israel, Russia, Ukraine

Coup Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Moscow May Be Plotting a Coup in Argentina

The Russian Interagency Influence Operations Network, known as RT, operates a Spanish-language version called "RT en Español," which is allegedly working to undermine the government of President Javier Milei in…

September 19, 2024Argentina, RT, Russia

Nonproliferation Propaganda and Disinformation

Kremlin Continues to Intimidate the West with Nuclear War Threats

Russian officials persist in threatening the West with nuclear weapons. However, the rhetoric has shifted from warnings of a direct strike on Western nations to suggestions of resuming nuclear tests…

September 16, 2024Russia

Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation

Russia May Merge SVR and FSB

Discontent is growing within the Kremlin elite towards Sergei Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). His public statements are increasingly filled with disinformation, which has become apparent…

August 14, 2024FSB, Russia, SVR

Propaganda and Disinformation