Comparing Lessons Learned from Countering Russian Disinformation in Georgia and The Czech Republic
22 January, 2020
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A new report “Comparing lessons learned from countering Russian disinformation in Georgia and the Czech Republic” authored by Mariam Tsitsikashvili, Non-resident Fellow at the Kremlin Watch Program, Research Fellow at Georgia’s Reforms Associates (GRASS) analyzes the state of play of Russia’s malign narratives, “agents of influence”, tactics and tools that the Kremlin employs for exploiting vulnerabilities in Georgia and the Czech Republic. The footprint of Russia’s malign influence in both countries is examined in 3 dimensions: political, media, and societal. Despite being exposed to Russian malign disinformation for decades, Georgia’s state policy against the threat still lags behind. The report provides recommendations for the Georgian government and the civil society based on the lessons learned from the Czech counter-disinformation measures at both governmental and non-governmental levels.
