propaganda
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The Hawaiian Good Luck Sign: A Defiant Gesture Captured in 1968
Staring blankly at a North Korean state camera in 1968, the captured crew of the USS Pueblo raised their middle fingers in a silent act of defiance, successfully convincing their isolated captors that the gesture was a traditional Hawaiian good…
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The First Shovel: Hitler and the Myth of the Autobahn
Adolf Hitler strikes the ground with a ceremonial shovel in September 1933, launching the Frankfurt-Darmstadt-Mannheim highway project in a staged performance that turned pre-existing infrastructure plans into a cornerstone of Nazi propaganda.
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FDD Study Finds AI Models Spread State-Aligned Propaganda in News
A 2026 FDD study shows AI platforms often amplify propaganda, citing state-aligned sources in over half of their responses on Israel-Gaza conflict news.
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Kim Jong-un, Daughter Unveil Homes for Fallen Troops, Fueling Succession Talk
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, inaugurated a new housing district for soldiers killed in Ukraine, drawing renewed focus on her potential succession amid rising casualties.
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North Korea Unveils Housing for Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
Pyongyang inaugurated a new residential street for families of soldiers killed supporting Russia’s war, a move to legitimize its military aid and bolster unity.
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North Korea Unveils Homes for Fallen Soldiers’ Families
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un unveiled new homes for families of soldiers killed supporting Russia in Ukraine. This move is for justifying troop deployments.
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‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ Oscar Nod Highlights Documentary Market Shifts
The critically acclaimed Czech-Danish co-production ‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’ has secured an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature, underscoring the film’s powerful narrative and the evolving, challenging landscape of independent documentary distribution.
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Armenian Interviews Used in Azerbaijani Film About Ruben Vardanyan Were Shot in Armenia, Investigation Finds
The Armenian investigative outlet HETQ has reported that a portion of the interviews featured in the Azerbaijani documentary about Armenian businessman Ruben Vardanyan were filmed in Armenia, not in Azerbaijan.
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Google’s $45M Deal with Netanyahu Sparks Global Controversy
Google faces backlash over a $45M contract with Netanyahu’s office to amplify Israeli propaganda, including denying famine in Gaza.
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North Korea Dismantles Border Propaganda Speakers Amid Renewed Diplomatic Efforts
North Korea has begun dismantling border loudspeakers used for propaganda, following South Korea’s similar move as both nations seek to reduce tensions under President Lee Jae Myung’s administration.
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Wikipedia Status Threat: Trump Appointee Accuses Site
A Trump-appointed attorney has threatened to revoke the Wikimedia Foundation’s non-profit status over accusations of allowing propaganda on Wikipedia.
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RFE/RL President Condemns Potential Defunding; Voice of America Director Warns of Mission Impact
RFE/RL President condemns potential defunding, while Voice of America Director warns funding cuts will silence the agency and hinder its mission against disinformation.
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Google Blocks Over 14,000 Azerbaijani Propaganda YouTube Channels in 2024. Hetq
Google blocked over 14,000 YouTube channels in 2024 for spreading Azerbaijani propaganda. Discover the details of this coordinated inauthentic behavior campaign.
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Navigating the Narrative Battlefield: Armenia’s Response to Disinformation in the South Caucasus
Recent developments in the South Caucasus have placed Armenia at the center of a concerted disinformation campaign, demanding a strategic and multifaceted response. Statements from Azerbaijani and Russian officials reveal a coordinated effort to portray Armenia as an aggressor and…