Focus: Uncovers the strategies and tools Russia uses to influence electoral outcomes and polarise electorates beyond its borders.
Description: This project explores how Russia influences electoral outcomes beyond their borders. The research will analyse several electoral contests in-depth to uncover the strategies and tactics employed. It will examine the political, cultural, military, and covert tools used to shape programmes, influence electoral campaigns, and sway voter decisions. Particular attention will be given to Russia’s efforts to polarize electorates in divided societies, examining how these interventions exploit societal fractures to advance geopolitical political objectives. The project will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative case studies of specific electoral contests with quantitative analysis of voter behaviour and campaign dynamics, complemented by discourse analysis of political messaging and strategic narratives promoted by Russian actors. The findings will contribute to a broader understanding of how foreign electoral influence operates and the pathways through which it affects democratic processes.
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MSCA Doctoral Network INFLUENCE PhD Position 1 – Fakultet Političkih Nauka