Search: Russia,Fake news,Donald Trump (3 materials)

Make Facts Great Again: Is it Possible to Withstand Fake News?

... news coverage: the easier and more hilarious news is, the bigger audience buys it. This drives many media, with their struggle to win people’s hearts and minds. However, such approach fails to foster critical thinking. The other side of the coin is fake news or conspiracy theories. Ivan Timofeev: How the Investigation into Donald Trump’s “Russian ties” led to RIAC Fifth, leak journalism also has its side effect regardless of the fact that it could be the bedrock of investigative journalism. The media obsession with exclusive information and leaks at times undermines the integrity of ...

27.09.2017

In Search of Russian Meddling

Comments on the article published by The Washington Post concerning contacts between a member of Donald Trump’s campaign headquarters and the RIAC Today, The Washington Post published an article on contacts between a member of Donald Trump’s campaign headquarters and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). While writing the article, The Washington Post journalist contacted RIAC program director Ivan Timofeev. The WP’s editorial board received a detailed commentary on the subject. Unfortunately, a significant ...

15.08.2017

RIAC Debate “Fake News and World Politics.”

On July 18, 2017, RIAC held a debate titled “Fake News and World Politics”. The lecturers were Lawrence McDonnell, former BBC corresponded in Moscow, and Pavel Koshkin, Deputy Editor of RBC’s international department and former Editor-in-Chief of the analytical resource Russia Direct in English language. On July 18, 2017, RIAC held a debate titled “Fake News and World Politics”. The lecturers were Lawrence McDonnell, former BBC corresponded in Moscow, and Pavel Koshkin, Deputy Editor of RBC’s international department ...

21.07.2017

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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