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Catalonia: Secession, Sentiment Scoring, and State Media in Irregular Warfare Dave Maxwell Tue, 02/22/2022 - 3:55pm

Russia’s support for two “breakout regions” in Ukraine has placed the spotlight on secessionist movements. Past experiences show that secessionist movements are ripe for disruption from influence campaigns. The 2017 Catalan Independence movement is a recent example of this. Governments used state media outlets to spread digital propaganda to establish narratives favorable to their policy goals. Читать дальше...

2/22/22 National Security and Korean News and Commentary

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Paramilitary Forces in Ukraine: Matches to a Powder Keg Dave Maxwell Mon, 02/21/2022 - 10:56pm

As the situation in the Ukraine rapidly deteriorates, little attention has been given to the presence of paramilitary forces that have operated on both sides of the conflict since 2014. These forces, ranging from militias-turned-professional units to volunteer battalions, will play a significant role in provoking an invasion and the aftermath. Utilizing social media, previous media snapshots... Читать дальше...