When disinformation meets disruption: Russia's strategy of paralysis | Mark Galeotti at SIIF 2024

When disinformation meets disruption: the evolution of Russia's strategy of paralysis 🎙️Speaker: Mark Galeotti 🛡️Moderator: MIlena Yakimova In this powerful keynote lecture at the Sofia Information Integrity Forum 2024 (#SIIF2024), renowned Russia expert Mark Galeotti explores the evolution of Russia's hybrid warfare tactics. From disinformation to direct sabotage, Galeotti unpacks how the Kremlin strategically employs disruption to weaken Western democracies and exploit their vulnerabilities. He provides valuable insights into the broader context of political warfare, the role of media manipulation, and the "weaponization of inconvenience." Drawing on historical lessons and modern challenges, Galeotti discusses the critical need for resilience, counterintelligence, and democratic reform to combat these threats effectively. This keynote sets the stage for the forum’s deeper conversations on global disinformation and its far-reaching impact. This talk was part of the Sofia Information Integrity Forum. Sofia, Bulgaria, November 2024 #InfoIntegrity #Russia #Disinformation #democracy Also follow us on: X/Twitter: https://x.com/SofiaInfoForum BSKY: https://bsky.app/profile/sofiainfofor... Facebook:   / sofiainfointegrityforum   Linkedin:   / sofia-information-integrity-forum   Web: https://sofia-info-integrity.eu/