Scott Radnitz

Russian disinformation, amplified by China, is raising fears that the war in Ukraine could escalate. AP Photo/Vincent Yu

March 14, 2022

Russia’s false claims about biological weapons in Ukraine demonstrate the dangers of disinformation and how hard it is to counter – 4 essential reads

Eric Smalley, The Conversation

The Russian government used disinformation to fabricate a justification for invading Ukraine. A new campaign focused on biowarfare claims threatens to escalate the conflict.

A military vehicle destroyed on Feb. 18, 2022, by an explosion in Donetsk, a city in eastern Ukraine controlled by Russian separatists. Nikolai Trishin\TASS via Getty Images

February 24, 2022

What are false flag attacks – and did Russia stage any to claim justification for invading Ukraine?

Scott Radnitz, University of Washington

Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.

The Russian and Ukrainian governments both blamed forces aligned with the other for mortar fire in eastern Ukraine and for using the accusations as justification for increased aggression. AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda

February 17, 2022

What are false flag attacks – and could Russia make one work in the information age?

Scott Radnitz, University of Washington

Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet makes it difficult to pull off – and less desirable.

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Russia’s false claims about biological weapons in Ukraine demonstrate the dangers of disinformation and how hard it is to counter – 4 essential reads

What are false flag attacks – and did Russia stage any to claim justification for invading Ukraine?

What are false flag attacks – and could Russia make one work in the information age?

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