Cold War Broadcasting and Its Lessons for Countering Russia's Disinformation under Putin

Seminar
Series
Cold War Studies Seminar
Event Format
Online

This panel discussion includes analyses of Cold War-era broadcasting to the Soviet bloc and presentations about the wide-ranging disinformation by the Russian government under Vladimir Putin. The discussion will present what happened in the past, what is happening now, and the best ways for Western governments to deal with it.

This seminar originally included A. Ross Johnson, the former director of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, who passed away on 6 February 2021 at the age of 81.  The event is being held in his memory.

Register for Zoom webinar, or watch live on YouTube.

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Accessibility

The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.