The report analyzes Russian disinformation targeting the United States, focusing on narratives accompanying the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. The author, Mateusz M. Piotrowski, demonstrates how Russia exploits emotions, anti-American sentiments, and the region’s historical experiences to construct an image of the U.S. as a hypocritical, weakening power that abandons its allies.
The publication uncovers the mechanisms of Russian propaganda, deployed through official media outlets (RT Arabic, Sputnik) and across social media platforms. It examines their impact on perceptions of the United States in the Arab world. The report combines a detailed analysis of case studies from Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria with a broader perspective on Russia’s strategic goals in the region.
The conclusions and recommendations highlight the need to strengthen the information resilience of Middle Eastern states, support independent Arab media, and develop coherent Western counter-narratives. It is essential reading for scholars, diplomats, and security analysts interested in 21st-century information warfare and its implications for the global order.
