BLUF
Russia and China exploit Indonesian unrest through coordinated propaganda—using false narratives of Western interference to discredit protests, undermine democratic movements, and shape public perception across local and international platforms. Social media can amplify untruths.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness: Highlights how authoritarian states deploy disinformation to frame local protests as externally driven, influencing regional perceptions.
- Communication and Cognition: Shows how propaganda spreads through media ecosystems and influencers, shaping narratives to delegitimise dissent.
