Written by Naja Bentzen,
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Strategic communication (StratCom) is not a new concept, but its significance for the European Union’s external relations policy and security environment is increasing in the context of disinformation practices in relation to the Ukraine conflict and spreading into the EU, as well as propaganda campaigns by jihadi groups. Modern disinformation (defined as dissemination of deliberately false information) consists of ‘lying at the speed of light’, says information defence expert Ben Nimmo. These invasive narratives — deliberately designed to damage the information ‘ecosystem’ and erode public trust in media, information sources and authorities …read more
Strategic communication: the EU’s response to invasive narratives [Policy Podcast]
