Mapping societal cohesion, disinformation and adversary influence operations, and group formation in African crisis regions
Abstract
The U.S.-led global liberal democratic order currently face numerous challenges with critical implications for U. S. national defense. First, ongoing political crises in these regions have corroded societal cohesion and trust that have insulated the regions against larger, full-blown breakdown. Second, Russia and China are actively engaging in disinformation and radicalizing influence operations in Africa with the intention of undermining U.S. influence. Third, as social cohesion diminishes, opportunities for grievances flourish, which exacerbates the social cleavages that simultaneously weaken pro-social groups and foster destabilizing political groups.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2025
- Source ID
- FA95502510073
Entities
People
- Jacob Lewis
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- United States Air Force
- Washington State University