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17 March 2023
Counteracting the misinformation effect is essential, but more focus should be put on how dangerous this process can be and how it perpetuates the spread of disinformation.
The misinformation effect has never been more powerful than since the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine. It has shed light on how vital propaganda is in the contemporary world. And with it comes the increased momentum of combatting disinformation – educating others on how to differentiate between misinformation vs disinformation, fake news, deep fakes, trolling and post-truth.
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Many states in the CEE region have adopted plans and strategies to combat disinformation. Whether it’s enshrined in policy or part of the national security strategy, states have taken steps to counteract the negative misinformation effect. Still, as states engage in the act of combatting disinformation, this process can be problematic, particularly when these countries have had long duress of democratic backsliding.