How the Russian Federation Uses the Informational Instrument of National Power to Influence the Republic of Moldovas Strategic Security Policy
Abstract
Since 2009, the Republic of Moldova's SSP is integration within the European Union (EU) and close cooperation with NATO. Russia considers Moldova's current SSP against its national interests. To influence Moldova's SSP, the Russian Federation uses propaganda. The objectives of Russian propaganda in Moldova are to disrupt the EU integration, instigate anti-Western sentiments, and popularize its official policy among the Moldovan. Media outlets, NGOs, Orthodox Church and political parties are the propaganda tools to carry propaganda messages to the target audience. Propaganda targets youth, Soviet nostalgic people, and Russian's compatriots in Moldova. Even though the Republic of Moldova achieved remarkable result in the integration and cooperation areas, public support for the current SSP is declining. According to the October 2016 polls, Moldova's public support for the current SSP dropped dramatically and registered the lowest ratings since 2009. This suggests the effectiveness of the Russian Federation's propaganda in the Republic of Moldova. If the current Moldova's government does not intervene to mitigate the influence of the propaganda, the SSP of the country may be changed in the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 09, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1038815
Entities
People
- Dumitru Parfeni
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College