The Balkan Forum Update 06/2024
The Balkan Forum Update 06/2024
The Balkan Forum Update 06/2024
United Against Falsehoods: How Kosovo and Czechia Can Overcome Disinformation
United Against Falsehoods: How Kosovo and Czechia Can Overcome Disinformation

Despite their different historical backgrounds and societal fabrics, Kosovo and Czechia face nearly identical challenges when it comes to the issue of disinformation and the obstacles to countering this threat. In both countries, state institutions lack the capabilities needed to combat disinformation effectively. Increasingly, people are turning to social media for news, where algorithms often prioritize emotionally charged, misleading content over factual information. Additionally, civil society organizations in both countries are hindered by limited resources and reach. The pervasive reach of disinformation makes it difficult for individual actors to counter it effectively on their own. Recognizing this, Czech democratic forces…

United Against Falsehoods: How Kosovo and Czechia Can Overcome Disinformation
Beyond the Headlines: Identifying Disinformation and its Threats to the Western Balkans
Beyond the Headlines: Identifying Disinformation and its Threats to the Western Balkans

Disinformation in the Western Balkans and Slovakia presents a complex challenge with significant implications for political stability, societal cohesion, and the integrity of media landscapes. This analysis examines the interconnected dynamics of disinformation in these regions, shaped by historical legacies, geopolitical interests, and the pervasive influence of digital media. The historical context is crucial in understanding the vulnerability of the Western Balkans and Slovakia to disinformation. Both regions have transitioned from communist rule to democratic governance, making them prime targets for external influence, particularly from Russia. Russia’s strategic interest in maintaining influence in these areas is evident in its use…

Beyond the Headlines: Identifying Disinformation and its Threats to the Western Balkans
The Balkan Forum Update 05/2024
The Balkan Forum Update 05/2024
The Balkan Forum Update 05/2024
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