Russia Today and conspiracy theories: people, power and politics on RT

by Yablokov, Ilya

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Full title :Russia Today and conspiracy theories : people, power and politics on RT / Ilya Yablokov and Precious N Chatterje-Doody.

Summary

"The Russian international media outlet Russia Today (RT) has been widely accused in the Western world of producing government propaganda and conspiracy theories. This book explores for the first time what role conspiracy theories actually play in the network's broadcasts. More than this, it provides the first ever study of how the Russian government engages with conspiracy theories in the international arena, with a particular focus on the use of conspiracy theories as an instrument of public diplomacy. RT was established in 2005 to represent Russia to the world, and to present a Russian perspective on global events. Whilst some of RT's more overtly conspiratorial output has been taken off the air, the network remains a source of significant concern for governments and intelligence agencies in Europe and North America. Now, more than ever, policymakers, journalists, academics and intelligence services alike seek to understand the role RT plays in the Russian government's foreign policy agenda. The authors use RT as a case study to investigate how global communication technologies influence the development and dissemination of conspiracy theories, which are also an important component of the post-Soviet Russian intellectual landscape and Kremlin-sponsored political discourse. This book will appeal to students and scholars of Politics and International Relations, Russian Studies, and Conspiracy Theories.".

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2022

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge, Taylor et Francis Group
Place of Publication:London ; New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2022

The Physical Object

Description:108 Seiten

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780367224677, 0367224674, 9780367697013, 0367697017
oclc:on1277029470
Dewey Decimal:909

Introduction: the curious case of RT -- Conspiracy theories, the evolution of communication, and contemporary media environment -- 'Question more'? the Kremlin's strategy behind RT -- The world according to the Truthseekers -- Conspiracy and crisis: RT's narrative holes and the Skripal Affair -- RT in the post-pandemic world -- Conclusion.

Subjects

Conspiracy theories Conspiracy theories -- Russia (Federati… Diplomatic relations Mass media and propaganda Mass media and propaganda -- Russia (Fe… Nachrichtensendung Politics and government RT (Television network) Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relation… Russia (Federation) -- Politics and gov… Russia Today Russland Since 1991 Television broadcasting of news Verschwörungstheorie Western countries