Looking for a summer reading list addition? The STRATCOMCOE Academic Journal’s 14th edition is out! Immerse yourself in the world of strategic communications. Get your digital copy today: shorturl.at/ufmlG

The Virtual Manipulation Brief has become an integral part of STRATCOMCOE work. The latest issue highlights growing threat of coordinated groups leveraging generative AI to create and spread misleading content. Learn more: shorturl.at/P779j

Have you ever come across a news page that looks authentic but isn't quite right? Our publication explores the impersonation of media to spread false narratives, particularly those promoted by the Kremlin. Read more: shorturl.at/ehodd

Much attention has been given to the Western information environment regarding Russian information influence operations. However, these operations extend far beyond, impacting societies in regions less affected by the war in Ukraine. Read more: shorturl.at/Sds3F

The use of AI has become both more advanced and more critical. Discussions about AI are increasing, and its presence on social media has grown significantly. AI now produces large amounts of content, often adding to the noise and making little sense. 👉 shorturl.at/YsZ1E

Mark your calendars as we are thrilled to announce our upcoming conference "Emerging Trends in Social Media"! 📅 Date: 8 October 2024 📍 Location: Riga, Latvia More information and conference agenda will be soon available on socmediatrends.org! Stay tuned!

In this age of abundant media, we seek truthful info. However, malicious actors exploit trusted news agencies to spread false narratives. Are there legal frameworks to fight this, or must we rely on media literacy? Read our research to find out: shorturl.at/ehodd

Exploiting historical and colonial pasts, and current geopolitical issues, has enabled Russia's information influence operations to extend far beyond the West and impact decision-makers and the foundations on which they base their decisions. Discover more: shorturl.at/Sds3F

With foreign information manipulation becoming more apparent, it's important to understand how to combat it, keeping in mind two tools: DISARM Framework and RESIST Framework. How can government agencies and other stakeholders benefit from these tools? 👉 shorturl.at/YsZ1E

Our research has found that personal narratives and the charisma of individual leaders and not national collective personalities have a greater impact on how topics are discussed and perceived in digital spaces. Learn more about the topic: shorturl.at/Sds3F

Advances in AI models have presented new opportunities for digital marketing, which malign actors exploit for hostile communication on social media. Read our latest research on the use of generative AI in targeted persuasion 👉 shorturl.at/UH4cy

The rapid development of AI tools brings new threats, therefore it is important to create consistent regulations and support research into AI detection tools to be better prepared for detecting malicious activity. 👉 shorturl.at/UH4cy

Registration for the upcoming conference "Emerging Trends in Social Media" is now open! See you in Riga on 8 October to gain insights and explore the constantly changing field of digital communication. More info: socmediatrends.org ❕

In our latest research on AI we modelled a red team experiment to gain a deeper comprehension of its current capabilities and tactics that adversaries can exploit while designing and conducting precision persuasion campaigns on social media. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/UH4cy

Today, we were honored to host Brigadier General Frederick Choo, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Defence (Policy) of the Singapore Ministry of Defence 🇸🇬 to discuss geopolitical challenges and common efforts in combating disinformation. 🤝

#StratComPodcast launches new season with an episode featuring Marie-Doha Besancenot, ASG for Public Diplomacy at NATO, where she discusses Alliance's preparedness to confront threats in the info environment and its future plans. 🎧 shorturl.at/q49rR 🎥 shorturl.at/jl2Cw

Today, STRATCOMCOE was visited by H. E. Ms Gudrun Masloch, Ambassador of Germany to Latvia and Defence Attaché Commander Christoph Karich to discuss common efforts in strengthening information environment in Europe and beyond. 🤝

In response to the latest developments, STRATCOMCOE hosted seminar "Getting the Arctic Message Right" to take stock of changed security circumstances in #Arctic, foster dialogue on #NATO’s potentially changing role in the region and discuss how to refine its strategic messaging.

Thrilled to take part in 1.5 days of important discussions dedicated to getting the Arctic message right by regional stakeholders, esp. in the face of geopolitical challenges posed by #Russia and #China organized by NAADSN_RDSNAA and STRATCOMCOE [cc. PISM_DC PISM]

Russia’s attempts to discredit Ukraine’s mobilisation cannot be considered separately from its wider information and psychological operations. Maryna Vorotyntseva explains how Russia is destroying the trust of Ukrainian society. STRATCOMCOE icds.ee/en/russias-att…