Ukraine Russia May 9 How Russia mobilises troops in Ukraine’s occupied territories Russia has occupied parts of Ukraine for over ten years. CIR and Detector Media explore the tactics used by the occupying authorities to mobilise and recruit.
Ukraine Russia Jul 4 Information warfare: five ways Russia captured Ukrainian media Russia’s invasion of Ukraine saw forces attempt to occupy not only land but minds.
Spotlight on Extremism Russia ISKP Jul 1 Islamic State Crocus City Hall attack: analysing the background and online responses CIR examines the perpetrators behind the Moscow Crocus City Hall attack, the responses from ISKP and reactions from their supporters online.
Gaza Ukraine Russia Jun 6 The challenges of open source research in conflict zones: “What we see is the most violent footage – some days, that’s all you see” Several CIR open source investigators shed light on the challenges of investigating human rights abuses and war crimes.
Ukraine Russia Disinformation May 15 How the Kremlin launders disinformation around the globe CIR explores the Russian influence operations that have attempted to spread disinformation, sow division and undermine democracy.