Understanding and Defending Against Russia's Malign and Subversive Information Efforts in Europe
Abstract
The increasing frequency and intensity of information aggression targeting the United States and its European allies demands more thorough consideration of concepts and practices for protecting against, resisting, and mitigating the effects of psychological manipulation and influence. In this report, RAND Corporation researchers describe apparent Russian efforts at using information to shape Russia's operating environment, focusing on the European context; review and apply existing research on influence and manipulation to Russia's efforts; and draw from existing practice to describe possible defensive approaches that United States European Command (USEUCOM) and its various inter- and intraorganizational partners, as well as international partners (governmental and nongovernmental), can use when defending against these actions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1145376
Entities
People
- Alyssa Demus
- Christopher Edward Paul
- Elina Treyger
- Hilary Reininger
- Marek N. Posard
- Miriam Matthews
Organizations
- RAND Corporation