Science vs Propaganda: The case of Russia
Oleksii Plastun, Inna Makarenko, Tetiana Berger-Hrynova (LAPP)
TL;DR
This paper examines how Russia leverages international academic platforms and databases to promote propaganda supporting its territorial claims over Ukraine.
Contribution
It reveals the strategic use of global scientific and academic institutions by Russia for propaganda purposes related to territorial disputes.
Findings
Russia exploits scientometric databases for propaganda
International publishers are used to legitimize territorial claims
Academic organizations are manipulated for political influence
Abstract
This note highlights how Russia uses the international academic sphere-including scientometric databases, international publishers, and international organizations-as a propaganda tool to legitimize its appropriation of Ukrainian territories.
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