Caroline Orr BuenoFeb 4, 2023
Ok, so now that I’ve had a moment to breathe, let me take a few minutes to dive into the study I just published about Russian involvement in the 2022 truck convoy in Canada. The study can be read in full here: https://journals.lib.sfu.ca/index.php/jicw/article/view/5101
Russia's Role in the Far-Right Truck Convoy | The Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare

Show threadCaroline Orr BuenoFeb 4, 2023
So first, it's important to understand that Russia's propaganda & disinformation ecosystem is made up different parts that may appear independent, but are really like machines in an assembly line. They work together to manufacture, launder, tailor, & disseminate content. This assembly line includes overt state-funded propaganda, as well as media figures, proxy websites, fake social media personas, and more. 2/
Show threadJoeChipFeb 4, 2023

@rvawonk

* NYT, Fox, & CNN are oligopoly-funded propaganda outlets.

* Ukraine, Russia, and the US have very active & inflential fascist elements.

* Accusations of "aiding Putin", "Russian bot", etc are actively being used to suppress dissent in the West. Most egregiously it was used against healthcare workers in the UK.

* There's a necessary discussion that needs to happen about the war in Ukraine and where it's leading us. Especially in light of our decades long involvement in Afghanistan.

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@JoeChip @rvawonk

This is an important study and an informative thread @rvawonk - I followed your work on BirbHell so I’m happy to find you here.

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