Digital Warfare: Unmasking Russian Misinformation and Its Threat to European Democracies

In an era of digital warfare and hybrid threats, Russian misinformation has become one of the most powerful tools in shaping political narratives across Europe. Join us for an eye-opening lecture on how disinformation campaigns are impacting European societies, influencing elections, and challenging democratic institutions. Professor Tasar will describe the tactics and tools Russia uses to spread misinformation, including social media manipulation, fake news, and state-sponsored narratives. He will explain how these campaigns are affecting elections, polarizing public opinion, and undermining trust in democratic processes across the continent. Participants will look at how misinformation intersects with cyberattacks and the broader landscape of hybrid warfare in Europe. Tasar will offer specific examples of Russian misinformation campaigns targeting countries like Ukraine, France, Germany, and the UK, and speculate about their long-lasting effects. Finally, he will discuss strategies and solutions for countering Russian misinformation, including the role of media literacy, government intervention, and…