2022 Italian General Election [PODCAST]
In this episode, we talk about the forthcoming general election in Italy, the political context, the possible outcome, and its consequences for the European Union.
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Pro-Kremlin Disinformers in Slovakia Using Western Sanctions to Paint Picture of Strong Russia
In recent weeks, a new disinformation narrative has become prevalent: sanctions against Russia are not working, Russia has become even stronger, and sanctions are essentially Europe’s economic suicide. This narrative is spread by pro-Kremlin disinformers.
China and War in Ukraine [PODCAST]
In this episode, Leszek Jażdżewski welcomes Alicja Bachulska, a MapInfluenCE China analyst in Poland and a member of China Observers in Central and Eastern Europe (CHOICE). They talk about the impact of the Russian aggression in Ukraine in a more global context – with the focus on China.
Cheap Rhetorical Tricks, Recycled Narratives: Disinformation Actors Running Out of Ideas?
Disinformation narratives concerning the energy crisis took a back seat; the go-to topics for disinformation actors over the past two weeks were NATO and Russia, Polexit, “traditional values”, and the ever-present COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Crisis: A Liberal’s Top 10 Words to Win Hearts and Minds
Amid increased media and social pressure in the past month, presidents, prime ministers, ministers, governors, and mayors, and their teams, felt motivated but also cornered, forced to deliver quickly straightforward measures with almost instant effectiveness. Some rose in popularity, some fell.
Climate-Wise: Why Environment Is Not a Side Issue
The accusations made by Greta Thunberg at the UN summit aimed at the attendees were merited. What the contemporary leaders and average people lack is not knowledge but wisdom. We have created a world based on a premise that humanity and nature are separate entities.
Abortion Facepalm: Contoversial Cover of a Polish Weekly
The controversial cover of the Wysokie Obcasy (High Heels) issue released on February 17, 2018, featuring three women wearing t-shirts with the “Abortion is OK” slogans, brought about a heated discussion in Poland. Interestingly, it resonated the most in the anti-PiS (Law and Justice) camp.
