France shut several schools in October last year over concern about bedbug infestations. France has blamed the Kremlin for spreading misinformation about the pests.
People don’t have access to social media in Russia like they do in most democratic countries. They don’t have as many devices, slower access, language barriers, and much bigger risk of serious problems from the government.
Also, democratic governments run by committees are less able and less willing to use this kind of tactic.
Those are significant differences. People in Russia are actively protected from foreign propaganda (like banning Instagram), whereas in the US there’s a heavy emphasis on free speech and access to information.
Divide and conquer, a very old tactic now possible in an entirely new way via the Internet and social media. As with many things in life, it’s complicated. There are many factors… but I think we already agree anyway.
People don’t have access to social media in Russia like they do in most democratic countries. They don’t have as many devices, slower access, language barriers, and much bigger risk of serious problems from the government.
Also, democratic governments run by committees are less able and less willing to use this kind of tactic.
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Yes I’m not saying Russia is still in the stone age, but
Those are significant differences. People in Russia are actively protected from foreign propaganda (like banning Instagram), whereas in the US there’s a heavy emphasis on free speech and access to information.
Divide and conquer, a very old tactic now possible in an entirely new way via the Internet and social media. As with many things in life, it’s complicated. There are many factors… but I think we already agree anyway.