WAR AGAINST THE TROLLS is a podcast dedicated to information warfare. Its aim is to give the floor to specialists on the subject – researchers, academics, Defense personnel, journalists... – in order to discuss the latest news and the mechanisms of this warfare.
The views expressed by the host are its own and not those of any organization.
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From dormant accounts and algorithm manipulation to cyber attacks and foreign-backed networks, check out the findings of Andra-Lucia MARTINESCU, researcher at the Policy Center in London, as she investigates Romania's election interference.
To read the report co-signed by Andra-Lucia Martinescu, Sorina Stallard, Alina Balatchi-Lupascu, Mihai George Forlafu, and the Osavul Data Team: https://fpc.org.uk/networks-of-influence-decoding-foreign-meddling-in-romanias-elections-a-collaborative-investigation-into-disinformation-campaigns-and-influence-operation/
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16 Feb 2025
S02E07 Big Laws for Big Tech
Big Tech is dropping fact-checking. Sit down with Alexandre ALAPHILIPPE, Executive Director at EU DisinfoLab, as he pleads for enforcing the Digital Services Act (DSA) and European regulations to effectively hold tech giants responsible for the spread of disinformation.
To check out EU DisinfoLab's website: https://www.disinfo.eu/
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9 Feb 2025
S02E06 Stop the Hype
Are Western democracies helping their adversaries by overreacting to foreign propaganda? Join Gavin WILDE, senior researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, senior fellow at Carnegie, and former Russia analyst at the U. S. Department of Defense, explains why he thinks some countermeasures might be doing more harm than good, and elaborates on lessons learned since 2016.
Read Gavin's article "From Panic to Policy: The Limits of Foreign Propaganda and the Foundations of an Effective Response": https://tnsr.org/2024/03/from-panic-to-policy-the-limits-of-foreign-propaganda-and-the-foundations-of-an-effective-response/
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2 Feb 2025
S02E05 Fighting Disinformation in Ukraine
Join us for a conversation with Anayit KHOPERIYA, Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering Disinformation. Discover how the Center tracks and counters Russian disinformation, the Kremlin’s use of "information alibis" to justify war crimes, and why a flexible, hybrid approach is crucial in staying ahead in the information war.
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26 Jan 2025
S02E04 D-RAIL
Discover the cutting-edge D-RAIL framework with Carl MILLER — digital researcher, author, and international speaker — and learn how to disrupt the hidden mechanics of illicit influence operations.
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19 Jan 2025
S02E03 VIGINUM: Detecting and Characterizing Foreign Digital Interference
Gain insights into how VIGINUM, the French state agency for vigilance and protection against digital interference, investigates foreign information operations and manipulation campaigns. Join Hervé LETOQUEUX, Head of the Operations Division, as he shares his expertise.
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13 Jan 2025
S02E02 Military Blogger: On the Frontline of Information Warfare
Estonian military blogger Artur Rehi shares insights on modern information warfare from the frontlines, highlighting the importance of strategic communication in the digital age.
5 Jan 2025
#09 Leading Through the Power of Words
Sit down with NATO’s Chair of the Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, and his StratCom and Public Affairs advisor, Eleonora Russell, to discuss the role of communication in military leadership, the importance of authenticity in public messaging, and building resilience through a whole-of-society approach.
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25 Aug 2024
#08 In the Armory : Blackbird.AI
The "In the Armory" series spotlights resources available to analysts and communicators engaged in the war against the trolls.
In this episode, we feature Blackbird.AI, an AI-driven SaaS platform that enables professionals in both the public and private sectors to assess the information environment, with Wasim KHALED, CEO and co-founder of the company.
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18 Aug 2024
#07 Understanding the Information Environment
Understanding the cognitive effects that adversaries are trying to achieve on NATO populations, by defining and assessing the information environment, with Elizabeth FRY, Head of Communications Assessment and Analysis at NATO (J10).
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11 Aug 2024
#06 The Evolution of Propaganda
A short history of propaganda, from the French Revolution to troll armies in the digital age, depicted by David COLON, a researcher at Sciences Po Paris specialized in propaganda and persuation techniques.
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4 Aug 2024
#05 NATO countering FIMI
Discover how NATO counters the growing threat of Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) to safeguard global democracy, as Marie-Doha BESANCENOT, NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, shares insights on the Alliance's strategic communications and its fight against disinformation.
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28 Jul 2024
#04 Operation Overload
Dive into "Operation Overload", a large-scale, cross-country, multi-platform disinformation campaign designed to spread pro-Russian propaganda by targeting newsrooms and fact-checkers, with Guillaume KUSTER, CEO and co-founder at Check First.
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21 Jul 2024
#03 Journalism vs. Propaganda
Understand how information warfare is redefining the media landscape and why supporting independent journalism is more critical than ever, with Thibaut BRUTTIN, Director General at Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
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14 Jul 2024
#02 Uncovering The Kremlin's Trolls
A look back at the genesis and evolution of Russian troll factories with Jessikka ARO, awarded reporter and author of "Putin's Trolls" and "Putin's World War".
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7 Jul 2024
#01 NATO StratCom For The Win
Discover how NATO tackles information and cognitive warfare with insights from Jay JANZEN, Strategic Communications Director at Allied Command Operations - NATO.
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