Episode 176: How Russia Capitalises on Crises, featuring Stepan Stepanenko

In this compelling episode of The International Risk Podcast, host Dominic Bowen engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Stepan Stepanenko, a leading expert on Eastern European affairs, international security, and disinformation strategies. Dr. Stepanenko serves as the Director of Forward Strategy Limited and Director of Research at the Forum for Foreign Relations, bringing invaluable…

The Weaponisation of Social Media by States: How Russia Exploits Digital Platforms to Fuel Social Unrest in the West

The Weaponisation of Social Media by States: How Russia Exploits Digital Platforms to Fuel Social Unrest in the West

In a recent episode of The International Risk Podcast, Dr. Stepan Stepanenko shed light on Russia’s sophisticated disinformation campaigns and their impact on social unrest in Western countries. This article delves deeper into one of the key topics discussed: the weaponization of social media by foreign actors, particularly Russia, to exploit and exacerbate social tensions….