Strategic Disinformation

Description

The fear of foreign influence is great. State actors could influence election results and incite political tensions? The lecture provides insight into how influence operations work. Examples show why influence is not only achieved with deepfakes or false information. The role of the media, which sometimes becomes a tool for foreign actors, is also examined.

Highlights

• Insight into state influence operations
• Analysis of the role of the media
• Examples of influence beyond false information

General Information

The event at the University of Zurich discusses the strategies of state actors to influence society. It explains how media operate in these processes and what mechanisms underlie disinformation.

Location

Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland

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