The Kremlin regards democracies as a direct threat to its survival. Its objective is not merely to seize territory, but to shape perceptions, conquer minds, and undermine the foundations of Europe’s collective identity.
In her latest policy brief, Going Mental: Russia’s Cognitive War Against Europe, Elena Davlikanova explores how Russia wages cognitive warfare against Europe and examines four dangerous narratives that have become embedded in European discourse and continue to influence Western thinking and policymaking toward Russia.
The paper offers not only a compelling diagnosis of the threat, but also practical recommendations for how Europe can strengthen its resilience and respond more effectively.
A must-read for policymakers, security professionals, strategic communicators, and everyone concerned with Europe’s security and future.
Read the latest policy brief for the European Policy Institute in Kyiv (EPIK), produced jointly with the Sahaidachnyi Security Center.
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