Routledge handbook of disinformation and national security / edited by Rubén Arcos, Irena Chiru and Cristina Ivan.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Arcos, Rubén, 1977- editor.

Chiru, Irena, editor.

Ivan, Cristina, 1990- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Disinformation--History.

Disinformation.

Information warfare--History.

Information warfare.

National security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (475 pages)

Place of Publication:

Milton Taylor & Francis (Unlimited), 2023.

Summary:

"This interdisciplinary Handbook provides an in-depth analysis of the complex security phenomenon of disinformation and offers a toolkit to counter such tactics. Disinformation used to propagate false, inexact or out of context information is today a frequently used tool of political manipulation and information warfare, both online and offline. This Handbook evidences a historical thread of continuing practices and modus operandi in overt state propaganda and covert information operations. Further, it attempts to unveil current methods used by propaganda actors, the inherent vulnerabilities they exploit in the fabric of democratic societies and, last but not least, to highlight current practices in countering disinformation and building resilient audiences. The Handbook is divided into six thematic sections. The first part provides a set of theoretical approaches to hostile influencing, disinformation and covert information operations. The second part looks at disinformation and propaganda in historical perspective offering case study analysis of disinformation, and the third focuses on providing understanding of the contemporary challenges posed by disinformation and hostile influencing. The fourth part examines information and communication practices used for countering disinformation and building resilience. The fifth part analyses specific regional experiences in countering and deterring disinformation, as well as international policy responses from transnational institutions and security practitioners. Finally, the sixth part offers a practical toolkit for practitioners to counter disinformation and hostile influencing. This handbook will be of much interest to students of national security, propaganda studies, media and communications studies, intelligence studies and International Relations in general"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I. Theoretical Perspectives: Concepts and Definitions

Hybrid Security Threats and the Information Domain: Concepts and Definitions / Cristina Ivan, Irena Chiru, and Rubén Arcos

Deterrence by Denial and Resilience Building / James Pamment and Bjorn Palmertz

Military Deception and Perception Management / James J. Wirz

Part II. Historical Perspectives

Cold War Active Measures / Sanshiro Hosaka

Historical Disinformation Practices: Learning from the Russians / Randolph H. Pherson, Deanna Labriny, and Abby Diorio

Influence Operations and the Role of Intelligence / Jan Goldman

Asymmetrical Conflict in the Information Domain: The Case of Russia / Bjorn Palmertz and James Pamment

Part III. Contemporary Challenges

Disinformation: The Jihadists' New Religion / Jamil Ammar

Digital Disinformation, Electoral Interference, and Systemic Distrust / Josephine Lukito

A Perception Management Take on Propaganda as Political Warfare / Adrian Tudorache

The Use and Abuse of History by Russian Embassies on Twitter: The Case of the Baltic States / Corneliu Bjola and Ilan Manor

Using Mimetic and Rhetorical Theory to Critique a Disinformation Consensus: The Problem of "Personal Vigilance" / Hamilton Bean and Bryan C. Taylor

Deepfake Disinformation: How Digital Deception and Synthetic Media Threaten National Security / Agnes Venema

The Strategic Logic of Digital Disinformation: Offense, Defence and Deterrence in Information Warfare / H. Akin Unver and Arhan S. Ertan

Conspiracy Theories and Unfounded Rumours in Contemporary Democracies: Beyond Truth and Trust / Ruxandra Buluc

Cognitive Warfare: Understanding the Threat / Alina Bârgăoanu and Flavia Durach

Part IV. Countering Disinformation and Building Resilience

Journalistic Approaches to Information Sources, Fact-Checking, Verification and Detached Reporting / Pablo Hernández-Escayola

A National Security Perspective on Information Leaks / Aitana Radu And Joseph Cannataci

An Ethical Understanding of Military Strategic Communication, Public Relations, and Persuasion / Irena Chiru and Ruxandra Buluc

Emotional Diplomacy in Times of Uncertainty and Disinformation / Tereza Capelos and Grete Krisciunaite

Open-Source Information for Intelligence Purposes: The Challenge of Disinformation / Veli-Pekka Kivimäki

Protective Factors Against Disinformation / Cristina Ivan

Part V. General Trends and Regional Specificities in Countering Disinformation

The EU Approach to Combating Disinformation: Between Censorship and the "Market for Information" / Valentin Stoian

The Strategic Security Environment and NATO's Perspectives in Developing Effective Strategic Communications (2014-2022) / Vira Ratsiborynska

The Baltic Experience in Countering Contemporary Russian Disinformation / Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik

The Disinformation Threat: Lessons from the Chinese Experience / Dan Dungaciu and Lucian Dumitrescu

The Perils of Disinformation in Latin America / Florina Cristiana (Cris) Matei

Part VI: A Toolkit for Practitioners

The Use of Discourse Analysis in Propaganda Detection and Understanding / Julian Richards

Anticipatory Approaches to Disinformation, Warning and Supporting Technologies / Rubén Arcos and Cristina M. Arribas

AI Technologies to Support Detection of Information Manipulation on Social Networks and Online Media: A Quick Overview / Frédérique Segond

Wargaming Disinformation Campaigns / Roger Mason

Conclusions

Analysing and Assessing Disinformation and Hostile Influencing / Francois Fisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781003190363

1003190367

9781000908176

1000908178

OCLC:

1359047938