“Hybrid warfare and disinformation: how can we protect our democracies?”, new podcast episode

The Paris Peace Forum is pleased to announce the release of a new episode of its podcast series 60' Diplo, dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges facing our democracies today: Hybrid warfare and disinformation: how can we protect our democracies?

In this episode, our guests explore the rise of a professionalised and internationalised disinformation industry, as information manipulation increasingly becomes a weapon against democratic societies. From Kremlin-backed campaigns to social media algorithms that amplify fear and anger, the discussion examines how the information space has become a new battleground for democracy.

A conversation on hybrid warfare and the future of our democracies

The episode explores how disinformation campaigns exploit the vulnerabilities of open societies, spreading through social media, newsrooms and even electoral processes. As information warfare grows increasingly sophisticated, the discussion examines the distinction between misinformation and disinformation, and the role played by social media platforms in amplifying divisive narratives.

Beyond diagnosing the threat, our guests discuss the tools available to counter it, from the European Union's Digital Services Act and media literacy initiatives to stronger support for independent journalism. At a time when information manipulation threatens public trust and democratic institutions, the episode raises a fundamental question: can democracies win this invisible war?

Featuring

• Thomas Huchon, Journalist, author and filmmaker specialising in fake news
• Elsa Guiol, Journalist, filmmaker and Editor-in-Chief of the documentary series La Fabrique du Mensonge
• Amélie Baudot, Deputy Executive Director of the International Fund for Public Interest Media
• Justin Vaïsse, Founder and Director-General of the Paris Peace Forum, as moderator

The episode is available on the Paris Peace Forum's YouTube channel and on all major audio platforms.

What's next

Stay tuned for the next episode of 60' Diplo.