Appendix 2. - Case Studies of Mh17 an D the So-called Humanitarian Convoys Based on Materials From Komsomolskaya Pravda Cover Image

Appendix 2. - Case Studies of Mh17 an D the So-called Humanitarian Convoys Based on Materials From Komsomolskaya Pravda
Appendix 2. - Case Studies of Mh17 an D the So-called Humanitarian Convoys Based on Materials From Komsomolskaya Pravda

Author(s): Vladimir Sazonov
Subject(s): Media studies, Politics and communication, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Kaitseväe Akadeemia (KVA)
Keywords: Komsomolskaya Pravda; information warfare;

Summary/Abstract: The case of MH17 is an example of what Uku Arold, Estonian expert in strategic communications, calls the Russian information operations ‘data deluge method’. Russia has used this method of information warfare in other cases to overwhelm people with controversial and/or conflicting information. The purpose is to disorientate the target audience.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 7
  • Page Range: 144-147
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English