FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Russian Information Warfare

Original title: CONFRONTING RUSSIA'S WEAPONIZATION OF INFORMATION

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential legislative responses to foreign campaigns that may impact U.S. foreign policy and international security commitments.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Foreign Policy Officials

These officials must determine how to respond to foreign disinformation campaigns that impact international security.

Journalists

Independent journalists operating in Russia face risks to their safety and professional independence.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on April 15, 2015, to examine how the Russian government uses media and propaganda to influence international politics. Witnesses discussed the impact of these information campaigns on democratic stability in Europe and U.S. security interests.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 15, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The committee examined the 'weaponization of information' by the Russian government.
Chairman Royce stated that Russian propaganda is used to subvert democratic stability and foment violence in Eastern Europe.
The committee discussed the impact of Russian media on NATO member security and the stability of Ukraine.
Witness Elizabeth Wahl provided testimony regarding her resignation from the Russian outlet RT due to concerns over coverage of the occupation of Ukraine.
The committee noted that three journalists were killed in Russia during the first few months of 2015.
The hearing included testimony from Peter Pomerantsev, Elizabeth Wahl, and Helle C. Dale.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential legislative responses to foreign campaigns that may impact U.S. foreign policy and international security commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to investigate how the Russian government uses media and campaigns to influence global politics and threaten democratic stability.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Peter Pomerantsev (The Legatum Institute), Elizabeth Wahl (former RT anchor), and Helle C. Dale (The Heritage Foundation).

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Information Warfare

The hearing marks a formal congressional effort to categorize Russian media activities as a national security threat rather than just a diplomatic concern.

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Connected Entities

personPeter Pomerantsev“Senior fellow at The Legatum Institute and hearing witness”Map →

personElizabeth Wahl“Former RT anchor and hearing witness”Map →

organizationRT“Russian state-controlled media outlet”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“Congressional committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personEdward R. Royce“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →

personHelle C. Dale“Senior fellow at The Heritage Foundation and hearing witness”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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Controversy75
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