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Dezinformacja jako instrument zwalczania polskich planów dywersyfikacji źródeł energii
Disinformation as an instrument disrupting Polish source of energy diversification plans

Author(s): Kordian Kuczma
Subject(s): Security and defense, Welfare systems, Geopolitics, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Collegium Civitas
Keywords: disinformation; energy security; gas; LNG; Nord Stream 2; energy policy

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the issue of disinformation, as an instrument of achieving the political objectives. The primary objective/task/purpose was an indication of disinformation actions proceed by the Russian media and government services in relations with Poland. These operations/activities serve the purposes of Russian energy policy, which is critical for the Russian Federation. In some dimension, those purposes stand in fundamental contradiction with the interests and energy security of Poland. The Author reviewed mechanisms of Russian disinformation by analyzing the open sources materials associated with the most important energy projects carried out currently in the Baltic Sea area - Nord Stream 2, the Baltic Pipe, LNG Terminal.

  • Issue Year: 2/2016
  • Issue No: 24
  • Page Range: 179-191
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish