Videos and Podcasts

In the third episode of RESPOND Explained, Barbara Bačová examines why many young people in Central and Eastern Europe are turning away from democratic values. She highlights: Disillusionment with politics and institutions. The influence of nationalist narratives and online disinformation. The need to rebuild trust through inclusion and opportunity.

In the second episode of RESPOND Explained, Stoyan Panov of the Institute for Global Analytics examines how corruption adapts in the digital age. In the video he explores: How new technologies — from digital platforms to cryptocurrencies — open fresh channels for illicit financial flows. How this has recently manifested in the case of the …

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In a series of episodes for RESPOND Explained, the IGA team highlight key aspects of their work. In the first episode, IGA’s Founder, Rumena Filipova, Ph.D., shares her insights on how foreign powers interfere in Bulgaria’s politics, economy, and society. Rumena Filipova explores: How Russia relies on opaque patronage networks across politics, business, and media. …

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What does it take to build effective strategic communications? In its video, IGA presents the four key dimensions of strat com: 1) Definition and scope; 2) Institutional location; 3) The wider and interlinked networks of collaboration; 4) Тarget audience and appropriate range of strategic communications activities. Find out more in the video and IGA’s publication …

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In a series of videos, IGA presents the highlights of its international conference Central and Eastern Europe on the Frontlines: Forging Collaborative Solutions to Foreign Authoritarian-State Influence, which took place on 19 May 2023 at Sofia Hotel Balkan. In the third video, we overview the goals of the discussions and feature the top 3 recommendations of …

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In a series of videos, IGA presents the highlights of its international conference Central and Eastern Europe on the Frontlines: Forging Collaborative Solutions to Foreign Authoritarian-State Influence, which took place on 19 May 2023 at Sofia Hotel Balkan. In the second video, we overview the goals of the discussions and feature the top 3 recommendations of …

Video 2 Central and Eastern Europe on the Frontlines against Russia and China: The View from Central Europe Read More »

In a series of videos, IGA presents the highlights of its international conference Central and Eastern Europe on the Frontlines: Forging Collaborative Solutions to Foreign Authoritarian-State Influence, which took place on 19 May 2023 at Sofia Hotel Balkan. In the first video, we overview the goals of the discussions and feature the top 3 recommendations …

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In its video, IGA presents comparative, cross-national trends of Russian disinformation in Southeast Europe, other parts of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India. Responses for building resilience are also laid out.

The fifth episode of our podcast series Foreign Authoritarian-State Disinformation: Global Perspectives is out now! The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner.  In this installment, Dr. Rumena Filipova talks to Nikolai Klimeniouk, freelance writer at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. With …

Podcast Series Episode 5 with Nikolai Klimeniouk: There is Now a Greater Representation of Ukrainian Voices in German Media Read More »

The fourth episode of our podcast series Foreign Authoritarian-State Disinformation: Global Perspectives is out now! The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner.  In this installment, Dr. Rumena Filipova talks to Eto Buziashvili, research associate for the Caucasus at the …

Podcast Series Episode 4 with Eto Buziashvili: A State-Society Split in Georgia Complicates the Country’s Euro-Atlantic Path Read More »

The third episode of our podcast series Foreign Authoritarian-State Disinformation: Global Perspectives is out now! The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner.  In this installment, Dr. Rumena Filipova talks to award-winning investigative journalist Szabolcs Panyi. He works for investigative …

Podcast Series Episode 3 with Szabolcs Panyi: Pro-Government Actors in Hungary Actively Disseminate Russian Disinformation Read More »

The second episode of our podcast series Foreign Authoritarian-State Disinformation: Global Perspectives is out now! The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner. In this installment, Dr. Rumena Filipova talks to international media specialist, Anneli Ahonen. She has a …

Podcast Series Episode 2 with Anneli Ahonen: We Should Beware of Our Inadvertent Vulnerabilities to Disinformation Read More »

Our new podcast series entitled Foreign Authoritarian-State Disinformation: Global Perspectives has been launched! The initiative is supported by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs with Meridian International Center as the implementing partner. In the first episode, Dr. Rumena Filipova talks to renowned media specialist, Prof. Thomas Kent – an Adjunct …

Podcast Series Episode 1 with Prof. Thomas Kent: Active Pro-Democracy Messaging to Combat Russian Disinformation is Vital Read More »