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Aug
23
The Kremlin’s New Propaganda Campaign in Kursk

The Kremlin’s New Propaganda Campaign in Kursk

Key points from FilterLabs’ analysis:  Yesterday the New York Times published an article focused on our analysis on declining Russian
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Aug
22
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Putin’s Media Coverage Suffers in Aftermath of Ukrainian Counteroffensive

Sentiment around Putin is falling in key areas around Russia
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Aug
16
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Has the Ukrainian counteroffensive into Kursk dented Putin’s popularity in Russia?

Vladimir’s Putin’s domestic popularity rests on his image as a strong leader who can ensure order. The Ukrainian
5 min read
Aug
09
Are Inflation and the Deficit Souring Russians on Their Economy?

Are Inflation and the Deficit Souring Russians on Their Economy?

Back in March, FilterLabs released Anxious Empire, an in-depth report on the underlying weaknesses of the Putin regime. One major
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Aug
02
The Paris Olympics are Decadent and Depraved (so says Russian media)

The Paris Olympics are Decadent and Depraved (so says Russian media)

The Russian media’s grievances against the Olympics echo its more general grievances against Europe and the West as a whole.
3 min read
Jul
30
Kamala Harris in Chinese and Russian Social Media

Kamala Harris in Chinese and Russian Social Media

The differences between Chinese and Russian social media users suggest the possibility of deeper differences in their attitudes towards the United States.
4 min read
Jul
23
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What Chinese, Russian, and Iranian reactions to the Trump assassination attempt tell us about America’s geopolitical rivals

The American presidential race was in upheaval again last week, after former President Trump was nearly assassinated at a rally
5 min read
Jul
12
Chinese media coverage of the UK elections

Chinese media coverage of the UK elections

The year 2024 might be called the Year of Elections. There are 64 countries–which are home to almost half
4 min read
Jul
05
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What Are Israelis Saying About the US Presidential Debate on Social Media?

If talking heads from Washington DC to Jerusalem can agree on one thing, it’s surely this: last Thursday Joe Biden had a terrible debate. However, sentiment on Joe Biden actually rose in Israeli social media.
3 min read
Jun
27
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What’s Behind Economic Anxiety on Chinese Social Media?

Two weeks ago, Reuters reported that inflation in China was holding steady... It was good economic news, and yet, according to a FilterLabs.AI analysis of Chinese social media activity, sentiment around inflation fell shortly thereafter. Lets look at why this occurred.
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