Information security and Russian aggression: Ukraine–EU–NATO hybrid response to hybrid war Cover Image

Information security and Russian aggression: Ukraine–EU–NATO hybrid response to hybrid war
Information security and Russian aggression: Ukraine–EU–NATO hybrid response to hybrid war

Author(s): Yuriy Zaliznyak
Subject(s): Security and defense
Published by: Instytut Europy Środkowej
Keywords: information security; information warfare; hybrid warfare; Russia; Ukraine; EU; NATO

Summary/Abstract: In this contribution, information security and hybrid war are examined through the media terrain of modern conflict between Russia and other nations. This paper explores common instances of reaction to Russian information aggression against Ukraine, the European Union and other countries. In their battle for public opinion in Russia itself, Europe and overseas, state-controlled Russian media employ well known or new methods of propaganda. Russian agents of influence work not only at RT Channel worldwide but can also make the respected media in the United Kingdom, France or other countries publish Russian spin-doctors’ messages. The internet has also become a battlefield for Russian trolls and hackers. The common ways of responding to these challenges by Ukraine and other East-Central European countries are examined and discussed to identify their weaknesses.

  • Issue Year: 14/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 23-42
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: English