How the Soviet Methods of Character Attack-based Scandals Thrive in the New Media Environment
by Irina Tsukerman Introduction What do a Cold War-era conspiracy theory, a modern-day political operation involving a hoax concerning domestic elections, and a global media influence campaign concerning the death of a Saudi operative have in common? They all rely on old school tried-and-true Soviet methods of disinformation, propaganda, and smear campaigning designed to attack […]