Category: News

With the election of the 44th Montenegrin government and the constitution of the new parliamentary assembly, the issue of Russian influence has been further emphasized. Despite the fact that this issue dominates public discourse, it seems that Russia’s actions through proxy actors have not been sufficiently and adequately presented to the wider public. The statement […]

In recent years, Montenegro has been facing the challenge of preserving antifascist values amidst the rise of the extreme right in the wider region of the Western Balkans. This trend has been further fuelled by the participation of far-right movements in the governments of Serbia, as well as Montenegro. Additionally, there is an observable growing […]

Montenegro faces information manipulation and narrative shaping that pose serious challenges, especially during significant socio-political events. These processes have a goal – to provoke emotional reactions among citizens and further deepen social polarization, as well as to incite ethnic tensions and fuel nationalism. The Digital Forensic Center, in its studies and analyses, has pointed out […]

Far-right pro-Serbian organizations have been trying to establish a prominent role in the socio-political life of Montenegro for an extended period. Their activities were particularly noticeable during significant events in the last four years – religious processions, parliamentary and local elections, the enthronement of the Metropolitan, as well as a large number of protests. Apart […]

A new study by the Digital Forensic Center entitled Fighting for Democracy in the Era of Digital Authoritarianism study aims to highlight the phenomenon of digital authoritarianism and the misuse of social media by authoritarian regimes, demonstrating the tactics they employ and how they impact democratic processes and institutions. The goal is to contribute to […]

In this brief form, we provide an overview of all the significant (dis)information and analyses from the period behind us. In the new edition, you can read about: A new analysis by DFC titled The Far Right and Democracy, which addresses the rise of the right wing during the past decade, the spectrum of right-wing […]

A new study by the Digital Forensic Center entitled Threats to Democratic Processes in Montenegro: Influence Mapping aims to present the problems and challenges Montenegro is facing against the background of global political, social, and economic disturbances after the first transition of power in thirty years. The study can be found HERE. Below are the […]

This short form presents an overview of all the previous month’s most significant (dis)information and analysis. In the new edition, you can read about: The continuation of the campaign led by the Adria portal for the withdrawal of recognition of Kosovo by the Government of Montenegro, attempting to influence public opinion in Montenegro; The disinformation […]

This short form presents an overview of all the previous month’s most significant (dis)information and analysis. In the new edition, you can read about: Narratives that are published in the media in Serbia on the occasion of the international military exercise Joint Challenge, which is conducted in Kolašin. With sensationalist headlines and information manipulation, the […]

This short form presents an overview of all the previous month’s most significant (dis)information and analysis. In the new edition, you can read about: The new DFC study Positioning of China after the XX Congress of the CCP, which deals with the results of the XX Congress of the Communist Party of China and the […]