| ID | 171663 |
| Title Proper | Strategic Logic of State and Non-State Malign ‘Influence Activities’ |
| Other Title Information | Polarising Populations, Exploiting the Democratic Recession |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ingram, Haroro J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Malign ‘influence activities’ conducted by state and non-state adversaries are one of the most pressing security challenges facing democracies globally. Haroro J Ingram offers a framework through which to understand the overarching strategic logic of a diverse spectrum of propaganda and disinformation threats targeting democratic populations. He argues that these activities seek to erode social trust, trust in authorities/expertise and trust in democracy, driving psycho-social and strategic effects that may contribute to the weakening of democratic institutions and processes. He concludes by identifying three strategic policy pillars that could be used to develop a more assertive posture for the protection and projection of democracy. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 165, No.1; Jan 2020: p.12-24 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol: 165 No 1 |
| Key Words | Democratic Recession ; Strategic Logic ; State and Non-State Malign ; Influence Activities |