"Unless we export 🛜 our information environment inside Russia, our own information space will never be safe.🧘‍♂️" - Mr.Doowan Lee, CSO of EdgeTheory at the #RigaStratComDialogue

While it's currently lunch time at the #RigaStratComDialogue, it does not mean people stop working. Head over to our market place, and get acquainted with all kinds of new, groundbreaking #tech companies!

Dr. Alf Rehn, of University of Southern Denmark: "I always treat AI as a mediocrity engine, endlessly repeating narratives we want to hear." #RigaStratComDialogue

"Can the democratic system that we have grown up with, can it really survive in such a fast paced age when decisions are needed swiftly?" - Dr. Daunis Auers of University of Latvia with a truly existential question at the #RigaStratComDialogue

"We don't have a common set of facts, and we have a trust deficit." -Mr. Graham Brookie of Atlantic Council's, DFRLab - @dfrlab.bsky.social at the #RigaStratComDialogue

"If you go back to the French Revolution, it was not just freedom, it was brotherhood, sisterhood, equality that united the masses." - Dr. Neville Bolt, Founder and Director, Sympodium Institute for Strategic Communications #RigaStratComDialogue

That's about it. That's the end of this years edition of the #RigaStratComDialogue. See you next year, StratCom community, stay vigilant, stay alert, and most importantly - in this age of AI - stay human.

💬 “We need to make sure that Russia understands that we take security and defense seriously. Deterrence means that the political will and capabilities are clearly visible - also to the other side. We in the West have all the tools we need to prevent that from happening. It would

The annual #RigaStratComDialogue 2025, organized by STRATCOMCOE, brought together over 800 participants from 40 countries 🌍 Ukrainian StratCom and lessons learned were in focus 🎯 A strong group of professionals from 🇺🇦 defense and security sector and academia took part 💪

🚨 We’re hiring! NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence is looking for a Human Resources Specialist to develop and grow our HR function. If you’re a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, this is your moment. 🔗 More info: stratcomcoe.org/about_us/vacan…

Today, we were honored to welcome H. E. Mr Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus. 🇨🇾 Cyprus plays an important role in global security through its contribution to the EU and regional stability, making it a valued partner in promoting international peace and cooperation.

Our Virtual Manipulation Brief 2025 shows how AI, platform shifts & strategic messaging are reshaping the info war. Russia strikes fast ⚡️, China moves slow & strategic 🧠. AI scales it all. X, Telegram & YouTube are now the front lines. Read more here: shorturl.at/f1PN1

🔍 How should governments use intelligence in an age of hybrid threats & info warfare? Our latest research report shows intel isn’t just secret—it’s strategic. From deterrence to credibility, disclosure shapes the narrative. 🧠 Read more 👉 shorturl.at/rOvWE

📢 SAVE THE DATE: Digital Frontlines 2025 🗓 8 Oct 2025 | 📍 Riga, Latvia This year's agenda: 🧠 AI & human judgment 📱 Future of social media 🎮 Gaming space vulnerabilities 🕵️‍♂️ Closed info environments & more 📝 Registration opens soon, stay tuned!

Today, we were honored to host H.E. Dr. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰, for a compelling discussion on emerging dynamics in the global information space and the profound impact of technology on strategic communications.

📍 Šodien ministrs Raimonds Čudars tikās ar NATO STRATCOMCOE direktoru Jāni Sārtu. Pārrunāta MI attīstība un ieviešana, īpaši kontekstā ar Saeimas vēlēšanām un demokrātijas noturību, kā arī MI laboratoriju un aģentu potenciāls drošībai.

What does it mean to embed meaning—not just react—in a world of chaos and fragmentation? Volume 15 of Defence Strategic Communications dives deep into values-driven strategy, narrative power, and long-term thinking. Read the journal: shorturl.at/OLGkS

We analysed 11M posts on hostile narratives about NATO, UA, EU & US: AI drives faster, cheaper manipulation—mass text, deepfakes, cross-platform bursts. Kremlin-led campaigns used these tools to intensify Baltic targeting; US elections spiked traffic ×39. shorturl.at/fkpvP

Today, we had the honor of hosting Congressman Andrew Harris (Maryland) 🇺🇸 to introduce the work of STRATCOMCOE in protecting the info environment, as well as to discuss the latest developments in the rapidly evolving field of AI and its expanding role in global security.