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Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Russia expands its strategic footprint in occupied Abkhazia 

The reopening of the decades-closed Sukhumi Babushara Airport and a test flight from Moscow demonstrate Russia’s push for control over occupied Abkhazia

by Sopo Gelava, Valentin Châtelet

Caucasus Conflict

Wed, Mar 26, 2025

How Azerbaijani media and politicians endorse Georgia’s shift away from the West 

Politicians and pro-government media in Azerbaijan packages Georgia’s anti-Western rhetoric and political shift for a domestic audience, reinforcing the narrative of Western decline.

by Givi Gigitashvili

Azerbaijan Caucasus

Wed, Mar 26, 2025

Cross-platform campaign sows anti-Europe division in Moldova

Campaign utilized a primary Telegram channel and thousands of Facebook accounts to post comments critical of Moldova's pro-European stance

by Victoria Olari

Disinformation Moldova

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

Japan’s technology paradox: the challenge of Chinese disinformation

Japan serves as an important case study to illustrate an unappreciated aspect of fostering information resilience against malign influence

by Dylan J. Plung and Kenton Thibaut

China Disinformation

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

An existential threat: Disinformation ‘single biggest risk’ to Canadian democracy 

The DFRLab reviews Canada’s 2025 Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference

Artificial Intelligence Canada

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

Connecting the other half of humanity is the deal of the century

China is investing billions in global internet infrastructure through its Digital Silk Road Initiative, advancing its interests over the US

by Jochai Ben-Avie, Kenton Thibaut

China Critical Infrastructure Policy

Wed, Mar 19, 2025

Cross-platform multilingual campaign amplifies biolabs conspiracy targeting US and Armenia  

Campaign exploits long-running false and misleading claims purporting US bioweapons-related activity in Europe and elsewhere

by Sopo Gelava

Armenia Caucasus

Thu, Mar 6, 2025

Telegram network seeks to manipulate Moldova’s local political discourse

Network of automated Telegram channels using coordinated disinformation tactics appears to be Russian in origin

by Victoria Olari

Moldova Propaganda

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

Cross-platform, multilingual Russian operations promote pro-Kremlin content

The Russian influence operations Doppelganger and Operation Undercut utilized several tactics to spread content on X, TikTok, 9gag, and Americas Best Pics and Videos

by Valentin Châtelet, Ali Chenrose

Disinformation France

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and cycles of nuclear hysteria

Official channels, pro-Russian bloggers, and networks of inauthentic social media accounts claim that Ukraine is preparing to attack nuclear power facilities

by Iryna Adam, Meredith Furbish

Conflict Nuclear Energy

Tue, Feb 25, 2025

Scammers impersonated Navalny team, news outlets to promote fake stories and lure victims

Scammers activated dormant pages to defraud a Russian-speaking audience following Alexei Navalny's death in February 2024

by Valentin Châtelet, Kristina Gildejeva

Combating Cybercrime Facebook

Mon, Feb 24, 2025

Ukrainian biolabs: the never-ending narrative

The narrative about US-funded biolabs in Ukraine has been a regular weapon in the propagandist arsenal for over a decade. Now, it is seeking new avenues for growth

by Iryna Adam, Roman Osadchuk

Africa Media