The recent emergence of Strategic Communications as a distinct form of political and geopolitical influence has caught the attention of academics and practitioners alike. Yet its key distinguishing feature––a grounding in liberal democratic values and the fundamental freedoms of the individual––have exposed a number of vulnerabilities. From outside it is under attack from authoritarian and tot…

In past years, the European Union has developed its approach to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) as an emerging area of foreign policy. New instruments and tools were created, including a new “toolbox” to address instances of FIMI. The lecture will focus on the development of the toolbox and its practical uses, against the background of the rapidly changing security situat…

Mr Sārts will look into the nature of a rapidly evolving information landscape. The digital age is transforming the information environment into an arena of geopolitical rivalry, cyber warfare, and ideological confrontation. Technological advancements, innovations in information dissemination and communication technologies present new potential vulnerabilities. What is the transformative potenti…

Since Russia’s brutal invasion on 24 February 2022, Ukraine has faced the need to organize Strategic Communications to effectively mount defenses against the savagery of the aggression. On what principles and modalities were such Strategic Communications organized? What were the lessons learned from this experience? Further, what has been the EU role in assisting Ukraine in terms of Strategic Com…

Prime Minister Mitsotakis presented his vision about propelling Greece, with renewed ambition, at the forefront of European and international developments. He highlighted how, after a decade-long financial crisis, Greek society has demonstrated resilience to populism and has regained confidence and dynamism. He further explained how ambitious reforms have restored normalcy and revived the economy…

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine since 24 February 2022 has transformed the security landscape in Europe, and has had profound implications for the Indo-Pacific and the rest of the world. While much has been debated about the invasion and its aftermath, in-depth evaluation of Strategic Communications lessons from Western and global responses to Russia’s aggression on Ukraine is yet to come. Th…