Estonia Reacts: Confronting Russian Manipulation Techniques
Abstract
Russian influence operations aim to shape Estonia as an undemocratic community and a problematic partner for Estonia's allies. This media offensive is focused both on splitting Estonian society and using media tools to conduct foreign policy. Fake accounts from Russia are designed to interfere with internal Estonian discussions and polarize people's views, distort topics, and escalate public debates. Russia offers covert financial assistance, if necessary, to the Estonian government's opponents; discredits officials by stealing and leaking internal information; and intentionally spreads false information in social media, a specific way to target youth. Estonia's leadership has responded to these challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1141298
Entities
People
- Timothy Thomas
Organizations
- MITRE Corporation