Strategic Talk: Russia's non-kinetic means of warfare and influence

This Strategic Talk evolves around the issues of Russia’s capabilities regarding mis- and disinformation, humanitarian aid, cyberwarfare, and more. The event is open to the public as well as students and staff at the Swedish Defence University.

In the context of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War, this discussion brings together experts to analyse Russia’s non-kinetic methods of warfare and influence. The conversation delves into understanding Russia’s current strategies, exploring countermeasures adopted by Ukraine and its allies, and evaluating the effectiveness of these responses. In particular, key experts will discuss Russia’s capabilities regarding mis- and disinformation, humanitarian aid, cyberwarfare, and more.

External guests need to register here.
Students and staff welcome on first-come-first-served-basis.

Participants

Moderator

Matthew Ford, Associate Professor, Swedish Defence University

Panellists

Mis- and disinformation
​Johanna Muhrbeck, Doctoral Candidate, Swedish Defence University

Humanitarian aid
​​Jonathan obinson, Contracted Humanitarian Specialist, US Naval War College & Global Fellow, Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies, Brown University

Cyber
Carolina Vendil Pallin, Deputy Research Director, Department for Security Policy, Swedish Defence Research Agency