The short answer is that Gaza was/is completely controlled by Hamas and western NGOs were/are forced to operate under Hamas rules and see what Hamas wants them to see. So NGOs aperture, for conclusions, is both narrowed and skewed. I haven't seen credible evidence Israel is committing atrocities. What I have seen are the horrific scenes of war, something I've had the unfortunate experience of witnessing in a few places around the world.
Thank you for this! Although I had read about the Stars of David on doors in France, I had not been aware that this was found to be an active measure by Russia. I’m just finishing the book ‘Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare’, and the author describes a campaign by the KGB to inflame anti-semitism worldwide in the Cold War period, 'pinning' the actions on actors in West Germany in order to destabilize their alliance with the U.S. So unfortunately, it seems that specifically active measures that use anti-semitism to further their goals have been part of the Russian playbook for a long time…
This is the best brief write-up I have seen about active measures and influence operations. I plan to share it widely. It explains as well the toppling of liberal democracies by far right populist movements, the latest being Holland and Argentina. This is a worst nightmare scenario.
I’ve started to look into TikTok, a Chinese-owned company that promotes brief videos by influencers who are followed by as many as a million people who get their news and biases from them. It’s popular now to blame the Biden Administration for the economic headwinds faced by youth. Our enemies around the globe want to replace him with a -rump kakistrocracy. Unfortunately 45 could be just crazy enough to start a nuclear war.
The short answer is that Gaza was/is completely controlled by Hamas and western NGOs were/are forced to operate under Hamas rules and see what Hamas wants them to see. So NGOs aperture, for conclusions, is both narrowed and skewed. I haven't seen credible evidence Israel is committing atrocities. What I have seen are the horrific scenes of war, something I've had the unfortunate experience of witnessing in a few places around the world.
Thank you for this! Although I had read about the Stars of David on doors in France, I had not been aware that this was found to be an active measure by Russia. I’m just finishing the book ‘Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare’, and the author describes a campaign by the KGB to inflame anti-semitism worldwide in the Cold War period, 'pinning' the actions on actors in West Germany in order to destabilize their alliance with the U.S. So unfortunately, it seems that specifically active measures that use anti-semitism to further their goals have been part of the Russian playbook for a long time…
A very timely post and a much needed reminder of the importance of being aware of the subtleties of information warfare.
I am confident that you will find this webpage to be a useful concise resource in the battle against Russian influence.
https://spyscape.com/article/inside-the-troll-factory-russias-internet-research-agency
Are you implying that the reports by MSF doctors about IDF atrocities are false?
Sign me up for the media literacy vaccination please.
This is the best brief write-up I have seen about active measures and influence operations. I plan to share it widely. It explains as well the toppling of liberal democracies by far right populist movements, the latest being Holland and Argentina. This is a worst nightmare scenario.
I’ve started to look into TikTok, a Chinese-owned company that promotes brief videos by influencers who are followed by as many as a million people who get their news and biases from them. It’s popular now to blame the Biden Administration for the economic headwinds faced by youth. Our enemies around the globe want to replace him with a -rump kakistrocracy. Unfortunately 45 could be just crazy enough to start a nuclear war.