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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

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

Geopolitics National Security Nonproliferation Psyops

Failed Satan II Missile Test Heightens Concerns About Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal

The unsuccessful test of Russia’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) "Sarmat" (also known as Satan II) in September of this year underscores earlier assessments that the state of Russia's nuclear arsenal…

September 27, 2024nuclear weapons, 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

Conflict Psyops Warfare

Russia Reaps the Benefits of Destabilization in the Kursk Region

The Kremlin’s war against Ukraine is contributing to the destabilization of Russia itself. The loss of control over parts of the Kursk region by Moscow indicates that Russia is increasingly…

August 8, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Conflict Peacekeeping Psyops

The Conclusion of the Peace Summit in Switzerland

The biggest outcome of the gathering in Switzerland was the statement in favor of national sovereignty signed by over 80 countries, which curiously included countries such as Hungary (which generally…

June 18, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Intelligence ops Psyops

Russia intensifies subversive activity against France

Though there was a time when the Kremlin was mainly concentrated on attempts to kick France out of Africa and deprive it of access to the natural resources in the region, now Moscow is increasing the…

June 4, 2024France

Democracy Intelligence ops Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Kremlin waging campaign to delegitimize Ukraine

Russia has launched a media campaign to delegitimize Ukraine’s political leadership. We believe its goal is the Kremlin snubbing peace negotiations and inducing U.S. partners to cease all military support for…

May 27, 2024Russia, Ukraine

Propaganda and Disinformation Psyops

Robert Fico assassination attempt as part of information impact operation

Link between the person who made an attempt to kill Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico on May 15, and pro-Russian neo-Nazi group “Slovenski branci, SB” points at the real goal…

May 17, 2024Russia, Slovakia

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