disinformation and conflict

When Narratives Undermine Security: How Disinformation Shapes the Environment Around Canada’s Defense Decisions

Modern adversaries no longer need to cross borders to weaken Canada’s security. They focus instead on the environment in which defense decisions are made. Public trust, ideas about cost, and perceptions of Canada’s place in the world become strategic targets. When the informational space around defense policy is filled with confusion or mistrust, even the Read More…

Centre For Disinformation Studies

The Culture of Distrust: : How AI Disinformation Exploits Polarization and Democracy

The voice on the line sounded like the President of the United States. It carried his cadence, his gravel, even his familiar pauses. But the words were strange. “Save your vote for the November ballot,” it told thousands of citizens in New Hampshire ahead of the 2024 primary. In reality, the call was orchestrated by Read More…