Tag: propaganda studies
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Traditionally, many saw the rise of a stable middle class as a key to political democratization—and Russia was no exception. Yet just a decade after the onset of civil protests of 2011-2013, many of the well-educated, urban professionals were within the ranks of Putin’s authoritarian state machine. What has become of those on whom so…
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In 2010, the Republican Party in the US stood for free markets, constitutional governance, and the transatlantic alliance. A decade later, it had changed beyond recognition following Trump’s rise to power. How did the Republican Party transform from a mainstream political force into a personalized movement centered around Donald Trump? To guide us through this…
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For much of the world, Putin’s war with Ukraine started with Russian troops attacking from all directions on February 24th, 2022. However, for Ukraine, this war began in 2014 when Putin captured Crimea and orchestrated the hybrid war in Donbas. Although much of that is public available, many of the details and their implications for…
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We’ve grown accustomed to thinking that television is the main source of propaganda. However, in the world of digital media, TV hosts are not enough to control opinions. Propaganda has evolved alongside technology and actively embraced new platforms. How do propagandists use social media and adapt them to their purposes? In this post you will…