Title
From disinformation to georivalization. The Russian information war against Poland in the context of critical geopolitics
Authors
[ 1 ] Wydział Bezpieczeństwa Narodowego, Akademia Sztuki Wojennej | [ P ] employee
Scientific discipline (Law 2.0)
Year of publication
2025
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- Disinformation
- Fake news
- Geopolitics
- Image
- Imperialism
- Information security
- Information war
- International policy
- International security
- Manipulation
- Mass media
- Poland
- Propaganda
- Russia
- Russian aggression against Ukraine (2022)
- Ukraine
PL
- Agresja rosyjska na Ukrainę (2022)
- Bezpieczeństwo informacyjne państwa
- Bezpieczeństwo międzynarodowe
- Bezpieczeństwo narodowe
- Dezinformacja
- Geopolityka
- Imperializm
- Manipulacja (psychologia)
- Polityka międzynarodowa
- Polska
- Propaganda
- Rosja
- Ukraina
- Wizerunek medialny
- Wojna informacyjna
Abstract
EN This article aims to analyze the main axes of Russian disinformation directed at Poland within the framework of critical geopolitics, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. The justification for this study lies in the increasing prevalence of Russian disinformation in Polish scientific literature and its impact on international security. The methodology involves critical discourse analysis and thick description of content from Russian press and news agencies, focusing on primary sources. The timeframe for the analysis covers the period immediately preceding and three months following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in 2022. The findings identify four key disinformation narratives: a) Polish imperialism; b) Polish-Ukrainian relations; c) preparations for war; d) liquidation of Poland. This research contributes to the literature by providing an empirical case study demonstrating the applicability of critical geopolitics to understanding contemporary information warfare. The conclusions and implications suggest that Russian disinformation seeks to manipulate perceptions, sow discord, and justify its geopolitical actions by constructing a negative image of Poland.
Date of online publication
30.06.2025
Pages (from - to)
43 - 61
Comments
Bibliografia, netografia na stronach 57-61.
License type
CC BY-ND (attribution - no derivatives)
Open Access Mode
open repository
Open Access Text Version
final published version
Release date
30.06.2025
Date of Open Access to the publication
at the time of publication
Full text of article
Access level to full text
public
Ministry points / journal
100
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