Russian Roulette: Disinformation in the U.S. Government and News Media

Abstract

This study examines the impact and influence of disinformation on the press and on U.S. foreign policy. It reviews the history of disinformation with reference to published news reports and original research derived from interviews with media correspondents and government officials. It surveys the literature pertaining to Soviet disinformation campaigns and practices, including U.S. Congressional testimony, and examines the implications of domestic disinformation programs sponsored by the U.S. Government. The study makes recommendations pertaining to journalists and government public affairs officers in regards to their exposure to disinformation. Keywords: Disinformation; Active measures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA223697

Entities

People

  • Thomas N. O'brien

Organizations

  • University of South Carolina

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of State
  • Disinformation Operations
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Public Policy
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Treaties
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Journalism and Media Studies.