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Handbook of Global Oral History
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Mark Cave, Selma Leydesdorff (eds.)

Leiden: Brill (2026), x, 699 pp.

"The Handbook of Global Oral History inspires the reader to be more open in their conception of what oral history is and how it is applied within a variety of disciplines to unlock meaning in human experience. The book brings together scholars from around the world in the areas ranging from memory s ... more

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Challenges in Environmental Communication: A Global Perspective

Bartłomiej Łódzki, Justyna Arendarska

London; New York: Routledge (2026), xiv, 111 pp.

"This book offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted roles of communication in addressing global environmental challenges. The overarching framework connecting all chapters is the belief that environmental communication is at a decisive moment, as effective communication interventions a ... more

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Age Discrimination and Media: Experience of Older Adults (60+)

Halyna Budivska, Diana Dutsyk

Kyiv: Ukrainian Media and Communication Institute (2026), 33 pp.

"Focus group discussion findings: 1. The wording preferences used to address older adults vary significantly depending on the region and socio-cultural environment. The participants respond positively to expressions that emphasize the experience and dignity, like “people of respectable age”, � ... �people of golden age” or “elegant age”. The addressing terms “pan” (Ukrainian term for “sir, mister”) and “pani” (Ukrainian term for “madam”) are considered universal. Whereas, the words “zhinochka” (Ukrainian term for “woman”, belittling tone) or “titonka” (Ukrainian term for “auntie”) often cause a negative reaction. 2. Though some discriminatory practices in the field of labor, healthcare, social protection and access to services persist, the focus group participants say that the full-scale war has partially changed the attitude toward older people: the shortage of staff and active volunteer engagement of older adults increased recognition of their experience, professionalism and contribution to support the country. 3. Unlike participants of other focus groups, journalists experience age discrimination in their profession more strongly (in newsrooms or when searching for a job). 4. The respondents do not generally perceive the Ukrainian media as openly ageist but underline poor visibility and subjectivity of older adults in the public space. According to them, the media rarely involve older adults as recognized participants in social discussions and do not cover enough the problems and needs of this age group. Media Monitoring Results: 1. The subject of older adults (60+) was secondary or occasional in most media materials of the sample, and main and cross-cutting topic in only 38.5%. 2. Although direct ageism is rare in Ukrainian media, reporting about older adults is generally extremely stereotypical. For example, Ukrainian media portray people 60+ either as requiring care and assistance or in the context of pension and social security issues and demographic crisis. 3. Materials about active older adults and their stories of development or success are scarce, and even if they do get posted, they are usually about well-known Ukrainians or about foreign pensioners. Older adults’ voices are rarely heard in the media: other people (journalists, experts, relatives, etc.) comment in place of them. 4. The term “elderly people” most commonly used in the media (27,3% mentions) is discriminatory. Although it is still present in the Ukrainian legislation, linguists recommend removing it from public use and from the language of official documents as it is insulting. 5. When speaking of older adults, the media focus on social problems, health and pension issues; this once again confirms the trend of perceiving and representing older adults mainly as a socially vulnerable group that needs care and support. 6. The topic of ageism is still underrepresented and sporadic in the media (about 2% of the materials). Hardly any publications provide a clear explanation of what age discrimination is, how it manifests, and what impact it has on society. This may indicate a lack of public attention to the problem of ageism and a limited awareness of its importance as a separate form of discrimination. 7. The frames with negative connotations dominate in the media field, in particular (1) about the biological fragility and vulnerability of older adults; (2) about older adults as a burden for families or for the country. 8. The active agency frame comes up occasionally in Ukrainian media and does not construct the image of people 60+ as an active and independent group. Thus, the model of active long life remains not visible enough in the information space. 9. The family objectification frame is one of the most common examples of hidden ageism, since even with a positive tone it limits the diversity of social roles of older adults and narrows their representation to traditional family functions. 10. The idealized activity or “super-ageing” frame is not that common, but it may create a new type of age-related stereotypes by imposing an unrealistic standard of "successful aging". 11. The electoral conservatism frame, though rare in the media so far, has the potential to grow if the political activity restores. This frame is of destructive nature, since it deepens the opposition of generations and pins responsibility for social and political problems on a certain age group."(Summary, pages 6-7) more

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Threats, Disinformation, and Regulations in the European Digital Environment

Katerina Turková, Veronika Macková (eds.)

New York: Bloomsbury Academic (2026), xii, 252 pp.

"In this edited volume, contributors explore the various threats-both security- and (dis)information-related-that are present within the European digital environment, along with the subsequent regulations imposed across the region in response to these threats. Due to the fluctuating evolution of EU- ... more

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Foundations in Cyber-Ethnography: A Cross-Cultural Approach

Erica Zimmerman, Clementine K. Fujimura (eds.)

New York: Bloomsbury Academic (2026), x, 253 pp.

"Contributors to this volume contend that in the realm of research on human society, online and digital communication can no longer be relegated to a separate cyber space and should instead be considered in equal part by integrating cyber-ethnographic methods. Coming at a critical time where student ... more

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Disinformation: A Multi-Disciplinary Analysis
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Lisa Ginsborg, Paula Gori (eds.)

Cham: Springer (2026), xvi, 654 pp.

"This volume provides a multidisciplinary analysis of disinformation and strategies for tackling it. Authored by a diverse group of scholars and experts, chapters in this volume are divided into three thematic sections. The first section delves into disinformation from various disciplinary perspecti ... more

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The Routledge International Handbook of Trauma-Responsive Peacebuilding
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Sara Clarke-Habibi, Cordula Reimann (eds.)

London; New York: Routledge (2026), xxxii, 541 pp.

"This comprehensive handbook offers a multidisciplinary exploration of research and practice at the intersection of trauma and peacebuilding. Highlighting case studies from diverse conflict contexts around the globe, the book offers conceptual reflections and practical illustrations of trauma-sensit ... more

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Artificial Intelligence for Older Adults: Concepts, Needs and Practices of Use

Diana Dutsyk

Kyiv: Ukrainian Media and Communication Institute (2026), 18 pp.

"To better understand the attitudes of older adults toward artificial intelligence, as well as to identify their needs in using it, we conducted focus group discussions, the results of which are presented in this analytical report. Overall, these discussions showed that there is often a stereotypica ... more

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Kremlin Media Wars: Censorship and Control Since the Invasion of Ukraine

Aleksandra Raspopina, Wendy Sloane (eds.)

London: Routledge (2025), xiv, 174 pp.

"This unique volume brings together academics of Russian journalism and media with journalists and editors who reported or continue to report on the country, to explore and reflect on the changing landscape for journalists in Russia or covering Russia, and the increasing control exerted by the gover ... more

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African Media Reporting on the Russia Ukraine War

Zaphesheya Dlamini, Samba Dialimpa Badji

Johannesburg: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2025), 38 pp.

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Digital Warfare: Media and Technologies in the Russo-Ukrainian War

Nadiya Ivanenko, Nadia Zasanska (eds.)

Bielefeld: transcript Verlag (2025), 366 pp.

"Digital media and technologies remain unpredictable when we approach them as actors in armed conflicts. Artificial intelligence, drones, information leaks, hacking, propaganda and fakes become part of war reality. The contributors to this volume prompt us to focus on the virtual fronts of the Russo ... more

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Support for Ukrainian Refugees Through Media: Summary of Project Achievements

Paris: UNESCO (2025), 10 pp.

"Through this project, UNESCO strengthened fact-based information exchange between refugees and host citizens as media audience. In doing so, it fostered social cohesion. The project assisted the media in their portrayal of the diversity of viewpoints, and governments in their response to the refuge ... more

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Media Travels: Toward an Atlas of Global Media

Juan Llamas-Rodriguez (ed.)

Amherst College Press (2025), viii, 200 pp.

"Through careful and informed analysis, these eleven accessibly written chapters illustrate the particularities of different media practices and situate them within social, historical, and geographical contexts. Examples range from South African video games to Korean TV series popular in Latin Ameri ... more

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Journalism under Duress: Worlds of Journalism Study Report (Wave 3: 2021–2025)
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Thomas Hanitzsch, Folker Hanusch, Corinna Lauerer, Vera Slavtcheva-Petkova (eds.)

Munich: Ludwig-Maximilian Universität (LMU), WJS Center (2025), 371 pp.

"This report presents findings from the third wave of the Worlds of Journalism Study (WJS3), conducted between 2021 and 2025. In this iteration, we focused on journalists’ perceptions of risk and uncertainty in their profession and sought to identify key factors that shape how journalists navigate ... more

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‘So, we have occupied TikTok’: Ukrainian women in #ParticipativeWar

Øyvind Kalnes, Nina M. Bjørge

Media, War & Conflict (2025), 18 pp.

"This study discusses the use of TikTok during the war that began with the Russian attack on Ukraine in February 2022. TikTok has been the fastest growing social media channel and is known for its young user base. Although associated with lifestyle and light entertainment, it also become an importan ... more

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The politics of serial television fiction: Structural developments, narrative themes, and the nonlinear turn

Sebastian Naumann

Bielefeld: transcript Verlag (2025), 431 pp.

"Fictional TV politics played a pivotal role in the popular imaginaries of the 2010s across cultures. Examining this curious phenomenon, Sebastian Naumann provides a wide-ranging analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of contemporary polit-series. Proposing a novel structural model of serial tel ... more

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Digital occupation: Pro-Russian bot networks target Ukraine’s occupied territories on Telegram

Yuliia Dukach, Iryna Adam, Meredith Furbish

Atlantic Council, July 16 (2025)

"This joint report from OpenMinds and the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) analyzes the activity of a network of 3,634 automated accounts that posted pro-Russian comments on Telegram channels between January 2024 and April 2025 targeting Ukrainian populations inside Russian-occupied territorie ... more

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Global thematic evaluation of EU actions to counter disinformation and foreign interference and manipulation of information (FIMI). Contract N° 300109186, Final Report

Per Oesterlund, Vesna Salaj, Andrei Richter, Tanja Hafner Ademi, Jawad Wariaghli, Suzanne Moll Moll

European Commission; Particip (2025), 357 pp.

"This Global Thematic Evaluation of EU Actions to Counter Disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) assessed 45 Actions funded by the Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) since 2021, with a combined budget of around €100 million. The portfolio covered Afri ... ca, Asia, Latin America, and the EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement regions, spanning media literacy, fact-checking, journalism support, and targeted counter-disinformation initiatives. The evaluation reviewed all Actions and analysed 12 in depth, combining desk research, surveys, interviews, and six field missions. Relevance: The Actions were broadly relevant to EU commitments on countering disinformation and FIMI, aligning with the IcSP/FPI mandate and the EEAS Stratcom agenda, and responding to the concrete needs of journalists, fact-checkers, and civil society in fragile contexts. Flexibility allowed rapid mobilisation, which was widely valued. However, strategic articulation was weak: many Actions remained stand-alone or implementer-driven, without clear embedding in a wider EU counter-FIMI strategy. The portfolio was largely reactive, drawing little on foresight capacities, and emerging themes such as gendered disinformation, climate/environmental narratives, digital security, or psychosocial support were rarely addressed systematically. Effectiveness: Most Actions were implemented as planned, despite serious disruptions, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine or weak digital infrastructure in some contexts. Outcomes, however, were uneven: ambitious objectives were often poorly matched with measurable indicators, making achievements difficult to evidence. Implementing Partners with local credibility and contextual expertise proved decisive, while those lacking local embeddedness delivered weaker or short-lived results. Innovations such as AI-driven tools demonstrated potential but struggled with uptake due to usability issues, lack of long-term financing models, and limited cooperation from social media platforms. Effectiveness was consistently higher where in-country engagement (for example through EU Delegations) and cooperation with the EEAS and other services successfully linked projects to EU policy efforts, ensuring stronger coordination. Efficiency: The IcSP/FPI instrument proved flexible and resilient, with most Actions delivered broadly on time and within budget, even in fragile and high-risk environments. A rapid budget review confirmed significant variation in cost distribution, ranging from highly cost-effective interventions to projects where management and overheads absorbed disproportionate resources. Variation is expected in a diverse portfolio, but the absence of common budgetary parameters constrained comparability and transparency. Efficiency was higher where Actions partnered with trusted local organisations, leveraged existing infrastructure, and were designed for scalability. At the same time, duplication occurred in some cases (e.g. overlapping AI initiatives), reflecting limited technical coordination. Digital security and GDPR compliance were also weakly addressed in several Actions handling sensitive data, raising risks and inefficiencies. EU Added Value: The EU’s added value was evident in its neutrality and legitimacy, enabling access in contexts where Member States faced political constraints. The rapid-response capacity of FPI was a distinct comparative advantage, with activities launched in weeks rather than months. The EU’s ability to operate at scale and across regions added weight and reach to counter-FIMI efforts. However, visibility of EU support was often low, with Delegations sometimes deliberately keeping a low profile in sensitive environments. Weak articulation of Team Europe further limited collective EU impact and visibility. Coherence: Cooperation with EEAS Stratcom and certain Commission DGs (INTPA, CONNECT, RTD) was constructive, providing continuity and complementarity. At Action level, collaboration between FPI, Delegations, and Implementing Partners generally worked well. Nonetheless, internal coherence remained a challenge: there was no common prioritisation framework, and lesson-sharing across Actions and regions was mostly informal and ad hoc. Coordination with Member States varied: in some countries, EUDs and national embassies worked closely together, while in others MS distanced themselves from sensitive projects. Team Europe approaches were therefore inconsistently applied, limiting collective visibility and strategic weight. Sustainability and impact: Sustainability was strongest where Actions were embedded in credible institutions, such as Strategic Communication Centres in Moldova and Ukraine. Stand-alone platforms and networks often collapsed once funding ended, unless informal peer-to-peer groups were deliberately nurtured. Training effects were fragile due to staff turnover and limited institutional uptake. Many platforms and dashboards lacked handover or financing models, leaving investments vulnerable. These gaps reflect the structural trade-off of a rapid-response instrument: immediacy and flexibility often take precedence over sustainability. At impact level, Actions delivered visible results at micro and meso levels (skills, peer learning, new tools), but systemic change in disinformation dynamics was neither realistic nor evidenced at current scale. Weak outcome-level monitoring further limited the ability to demonstrate incremental long-term effects." (Executive summary, page iv-v) more

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Smartphone resilience: ICT in Ukrainian civic response to the Russian full-scale invasion

Kateryna Zarembo, Michèle Knodt, Jannis Kachel

Media, War & Conflict, volume 18, issue 3 (2025), pp. 305-324

"In modern warfare, digitalization has blurred the line where civilian ends and military begins. Embedded in the participative warfare theoretical paradigm, this article looks into how the information and communication technologies (ICT) enable civic resilience under the conditions of the foreign ar ... more

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In Eastern Europe, freeze on US aid leaves door open to Russian disinformation

Romain Chauvet

Washington, DC: International Center for Journalists, February 25 (2025)

"The Trump administration’s freeze on U.S. foreign aid will lead to a surge in Russian disinformation across Eastern Europe, experts warn, as independent media outlets across the region will be forced to shutter, leaving a vacuum of credible information in their wake. “Russian disinfo will have ... more

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Handbook of Global Oral History
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Disinformation: A Multi-Disciplinary Analysis
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The Routledge International Handbook of Trauma-Responsive Peacebuilding
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Journalism under Duress: Worlds of Journalism Study Report (Wave 3: 2021–2025)
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