Russian Disinformations Golden Moment Challenges and Responses in the COVID19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic provides the ideal environment for malign influence to thrive as it feeds on fear and a vacuum of authoritative information. What are the current challenges posed by Russian disinformation, and how should Western nations be responding to it? In this discussion jointly hosted by The Jamestown Foundation and the Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme, the speakers will consider what best practice looks like in safeguarding Western societies against the pernicious effects of disinformation. Speakers: Anneli Ahonen, Head, StratCom East Task Force, European External Action Service Keir Giles, Senior Consulting Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House Thomas Kent, Senior Fellow, The Jamestown Foundation & Adjunct Associate Professor, Harriman Institute, Columbia University Moderators: James Nixey, Programme Director, Russia and Eurasia, Chatham House Glen Howard, President, Jamestown Foundation