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🔊Spotlight Africa — Sudan & the Geopolitics of Agency In Episode 3, Dr. Joana de Deus Pereira challenges one of the most persistent misconceptions: that external actors “decide” Africa’s alignment. Russia’s Africa Corps isn’t operating just for access to resources or geostrategic advantage — it is participating in a mutual, diplomatic relationship, where African governments choose partners who fill strategic needs. This means influence in Africa today is not a remake of 20th-century colonialism — it’s a negotiation, shaped by countries with their own agency, leverage, and priorities. Any effective foreign policy must acknowledge this reality if it hopes to compete in the region. Watch the full conversation on our channel! #sudan

Spotlight Africa EP 2 : Sudan with Cameron Hudson (CSIS) is available on our website! Just register to get it! ✅ Why is Sudan attracting so much attention from regional powers today? In our Spotlight Africa episode, we look at how the center of influence around Sudan has shifted over the past two decades. Where the U.S. and European partners once led diplomatic efforts, Gulf states and regional actors now play the defining role in shaping both negotiations and realities on the ground. As states around the Red Sea and Horn of Africa gained economic strength and strategic ambitions, they moved from observers to primary power brokers. Cameron Hudson is a Senior Associate at the CSIS Africa Program, with decades of experience in peacebuilding, security, and diplomatic engagement across Africa. #sudan #sudancrisis

🎧 Coming Soon: Spotlight Africa – Episode 2: Sudan We’re excited to share the next episode of Osavul’s Spotlight Africa — a Launch & Learn podcast featuring Cameron Hudson, Senior Associate at the CSIS Africa Program. Cameron brings decades of experience in African security and governance. He previously served as Director for African Affairs at the White House National Security Council, Chief of Staff to U.S. Presidential Special Envoys for Sudan, and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center — bringing deep expertise in peacebuilding, governance, and international engagement across Africa. Our Struan Murray, sat down with Cameron for a deep and timely discussion on Sudan — one of the world’s largest yet least covered crises. Together, they unpack an overview of the conflict, its regional ripple effects, the media silence, and how technology is reshaping the story on the ground. Visit our website to get early access!

🎯 THE INVISIBLE BATTLEFIELD: Non-Kinetic Operations Are Reshaping Modern Warfare Win without firing a single shot – that's the power of non-kinetic operations! 💻 These digital-age strategies use cyber warfare, psychological tactics, and media influence to target what matters most: public trust and perception. No tanks, no missiles – just pure strategic disruption. 🔥 Some Interesting Facts: 📊 95% of successful cyberattacks start with a simple phishing email – proving that human psychology is the ultimate target ⚡ 0.016 seconds – that's how fast a single cyber operation can disable an entire power grid affecting millions 🌐 $6 trillion – the estimated global cost of cybercrime by 2025, making it more profitable than the GDP of most countries 🎭 200 million fake social media accounts are created monthly, showing the massive scale of influence operations ⏰ 24/7 – Unlike traditional warfare, non-kinetic operations never sleep and can strike from anywhere, anytime "Non-kinetic operations are crucial because they can win a fight without firing a single shot. These methods, like cyber and electronic warfare, are employed to disrupt and destabilize, laying the groundwork for future conflicts." – Jack Sharpe, one of our speakers and Digital Security Expert. The battlefield has evolved. The question isn't IF you'll encounter non-kinetic operations – it's WHEN and HOW prepared you'll be. 🔗 Ready to dive deeper? Discover advanced strategies at osavul.cloud #NonKineticOps #CyberWarfare #DigitalSecurity #ModernWarfare #CyberDefense #InformationWarfare #TechStrategy #DigitalBattlefield #CyberSecurity #FutureOfWarfare

What happens when unforeseen crises hit energy providers-be it a wildfire or an incident at a critical plant? Tom Bullington, a crisis communications expert with over 20 years of experience, shared his approach at Osavul's recent webinar on Information Risks & Threats in the Energy Sector. His strategy? - Training employees to be ambassadors for the company and managing both internal and external communications during high-pressure situations. Monitoring social media in real time is paramount. When false information can be disseminated in minutes, a well-prepared communication strategy is the difference between maintaining trust and losing it. Watch the full webinar discussion: visit our website. #CrisisManagement #CrisisCommunications #EnergySector #Communications #AI #InformationRisks #Osavul #PublicRelations #PR #energyindustry

"FIMI-for-hire: The commercialization of foreign interference?" - Givi Gigitashvili, a disinformation expert at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), joined our “FIMI in Action” webinar and provided a sobering analysis of some alarming trends. #fimi #elections

In this clip from our recent “FIMI in Action” webinar, Radivoje Grujić, an expert with over two decades of experience in election observation and assistance, tackled the question in depth. He points out that while initiatives like the Digital Services Act aim to address FIMI, the bureaucratic process can be slow and cumbersome, failing to keep pace with the dynamic nature of election campaigns. Drawing on his extensive experience with organizations like the OSCE/ODIHR, Council of Europe, and IFES, Radivoje suggests that the EU can learn from successful initiatives like its anti-corruption efforts, where swift action and effective prosecution yielded tangible results. #FIMI #eu

🎥 We’re sharing another insightful session from our December webinar, “Navigating the New Era of Information Threats.” This time, we feature crisis communications veteran Greg Trevor, who shares his expertise on rebuilding trust after a data breach. The full episode is on our site and on the YouTube channel! #databreach

Why is foreign interference turning to encrypted platforms? 🤳 Watch this clip from our webinar 🎥 , “FIMI in Action: Analyzing Foreign Interference in Europe,” featuring disinformation expert Andra-Lucia Martinescu. Andra, a Research Fellow with the Foreign Policy Centre and Co-founder of The Diaspora Initiative, has investigated election interference, including Romania’s 2024 election, and conducted fieldwork across Moldova, Ukraine, Transnistria, and Russia. She points out a key challenge: disinformation is migrating to encrypted platforms like Discord, Rumble, WhatsApp, and Telegram. This makes fact-checking and moderation difficult, creating fertile ground for spreading harmful narratives. Andra also emphasizes the vulnerability of diaspora communities to radicalization within these spaces. She also emphasizes the particular vulnerability of diaspora communities to radicalization, often facing a “double radicalization” both in their home countries and countries of residence.

Osavul in the Art of Defending Democracy in the Age of Manipulation 🛡️ On December 7, 2024, Berlin hosted the Truth to Justice Conference, a landmark event bringing together top experts, policymakers, and researchers to tackle the growing threat of deception and its impact on democratic values. One of the innovative projects featured at the conference was Infocry, powered by the AI-driven software Osavul and our outstanding researcher Valeriia Malchenko. This project analyzed social media narratives in Germany and Moldova throughout 2024, grouping similar comments to uncover coordinated influence campaigns. The result? A chorus machine prototype that allows users to hear these deceptive narratives, making it easier to identify inauthentic actors and propaganda patterns. 📢 In an era where information warfare is reshaping global politics, initiatives like Infocry and forums like Truth to Justice are crucial for safeguarding truth and transparency. 🔹 This is a bright example of an art and AI combination that can be used for a greater purpose!

Foreign Interference, elections, and tools. We could tell you how awesome this event is. But you better register at our website in the News section under the Resources Tab or simply visit our Linkedin! This is the event you can't miss!

🌍 Aspect-Based Sentiment Analysis: Zelensky’s Interview with Lex Fridman (by Osavul) Using our AI model, we analyzed 35,000+ YouTube comments and 200,000+ reactions from Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest interview with Lex Fridman. The results reveal fascinating insights into audience sentiment and engagement! 📊 Key Findings: - 40.01% of reactions supported positive comments. - 38.43% were tied to neutral comments. - 21.56% related to negative comments. 🌐 Language Insights: English-speaking audience: - ✅ 40.5% positive reactions - ❌ 20% negative reactions Russian-speaking audience: - ❌ 46.8% negative reactions - ✅ 20.5% positive reactions These results show a more positive perception of Zelensky among English-speaking audiences while Russian-speaking audiences were more critical. 💬 Top Themes by Reactions: 💪 Support for Zelensky: A resilient leader defending Ukraine and earning global respect. ❌ Criticism of Putin: Highlighting authoritarian tactics and self-serving priorities. 🤔 Interview Critique: Viewers found the interview lacked depth. 🔍 Criticism of Lex Fridman: Accused of naivety and insufficient criticism of Putin. 👏 Admiration for Zelensky’s Courage: Recognized for his resilience against Russian aggression. 🎤 Praise for Lex Fridman: Noted for his interview skills and facilitation of meaningful dialogue. 🤨 Criticism of Zelensky’s Leadership: Doubts about his professional acumen, with some labeling him more of an actor than a leader. 👀 Additional Insight: Many negative comments focused on Lex Fridman’s approach, not Zelensky or Ukraine, emphasizing a perceived lack of depth in questioning. 🤓 Takeaway: While comments vary in sentiment, reaction analysis shows strong support for Zelensky’s leadership and widespread disapproval of Russian aggression among the most engaged audiences. 📊 Want the full report or your own analysis? DM us! #DataAnalysis #Zelensky #LexFridman #AudienceInsights #AIAnalysis #Ukraine #Leadership #Geopolitics