Monitoring Influence & Disinformation Campaigns in the Western Balkans (MEDIWEB)
This research explores disinformation in the Western Balkans, highlighting local political and media roles, anti-EU sentiment and solutions to mitigate risks.
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The Russian Propaganda Nesting Doll: How RT is Layered Into the Digital Information Environment
Over the past year, ASD at GMF, UvA and ISD developed the Information Laundromat, revealing that 400 domains republished RT.com articles in 2023, spreading Russian state media in the EU and US despite bans.
Pro-Kremlin Propaganda about Neo-Nazis in Ukraine Targets South Africans Online
This report by ISD and CIR reveals that pro-Kremlin actors are spreading false narratives on social media to depict Ukraine as Nazi-controlled, aiming to justify Russia's invasion and sway South African public opinion.
Vilify, Ridicule, Disinform: Political Communication and Media Trust in the Age of Generative AI
This paper is a timely examination of political communication and media trust in the age of generative AI systems, analysing real-world examples of its use in a political context. It also evaluates emerging technical and policy solutions and presents recommendations and reflections for policy practitioners.
Two Years On: An Analysis of Russian State and Pro-Kremlin Information Warfare in the Context of the Invasion of Ukraine
This report outlines the evolution of Russian state & pro-Kremlin propaganda undermining international support for Ukraine since the 2022 invasion, outlining Western vulnerabilities for the next year.
Networks of Dissuasion: Mapping Online Attacks on Reproductive Rights in France
This is the English translation of our report examining anti-abortion activity in France across social media platforms. The investigation aims to better understand the actors, narratives and tactics used to spread, amplify and monetise anti-abortion discourse.
Terrorism, Extremism, Disinformation and Artificial Intelligence: A Primer for Policy Practitioners
An intro to AI's intersection with focus areas covered by ISD's Digital Policy Lab (DPL), including key concepts, challenges, and solutions. Informed by research and informal interviews, it contributes to policy discussions within the DPL and beyond.
Mobilisation anti-avortement en France : Quand les réseaux sociaux menacent le droit à l’IVG
This report examines anti-abortion activity in France across multiple social media platforms, to better understand the actors, narratives and tactics used to spread, amplify and monetise anti-abortion discourse.
Caution, manipulated! A Guide for Communication Managers from MPs’ Offices, Ministries and Authorities
This guide provides a low-threshold introduction to the strategic-communicative handling of information manipulation, including the establishment of a monitoring environment and StratCom measures, for those responsible for communication in MPs' offices, ministries and public authorities.
Uisce Faoi Thalamh: Summary Report
This research project is the first landscape study of the online ecosystem where mis- and disinformation and conspiracy theories thrive in Ireland.