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Feb 1, 2026, 00:12 UTC
The paper explores the pervasive issue of disinformation in the Western Balkans, attributing significant responsibility to Russian influence while highlighting local actors' roles. It addresses implications for democracy and journalistic integrity.
This research analyses disinformation sources and trends in the Western Balkans, examining how local contexts allow disinformation to permeate the information space, particularly focusing on the role of Russia.
Confidence: High
The focus on disinformation as a tool affecting democratic processes and the integrity of journalism indicates a defensive posture by local actors against foreign influence.
Source URL
https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.tufts.edu/dist/1/7322/files/2020/11/Organised-Chaos.pdf
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Jan 1, 2014, 01:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Western Balkans
Primary actor
Russian state-controlled news agency
Country
Unknown
Tags
disinformation, russian influence operations, Western Balkans, COVID-19, journalism integrity, political power
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:12 UTC
The paper explores the pervasive issue of disinformation in the Western Balkans, attributing significant responsibility to Russian influence while highlighting local actors' roles. It addresses implications for democracy and journalistic integrity.
This research analyses disinformation sources and trends in the Western Balkans, examining how local contexts allow disinformation to permeate the information space, particularly focusing on the role of Russia.
Confidence: High
The focus on disinformation as a tool affecting democratic processes and the integrity of journalism indicates a defensive posture by local actors against foreign influence.
Source URL
https://bpb-us-e1.wpmucdn.com/sites.tufts.edu/dist/1/7322/files/2020/11/Organised-Chaos.pdf
Source reliability
C
Info credibility
3
Event time
Jan 1, 2014, 01:00 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
Western Balkans
Primary actor
Russian state-controlled news agency
Country
Unknown
Tags
disinformation, russian influence operations, Western Balkans, COVID-19, journalism integrity, political power