Thread by @peterpomeranzev

Wars are fought not just with tanks, but with stories too. Putin’s story is that Russia’s victory is inevitable, while Europe is weak. Democracies can challenge this tale. Read on in my FT essay (gift link if fast) 👉🏼
#informationwar #ukraine #russia
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To counter it, democracies must act as a network: EU, Ukraine, Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan. Together they can show they are not passive and create a narrative of strength, unity, and resilience. "A narrative is a strategy in story form" @MarkLaity #security #europe

Ukraine and its allies should project power across multiple fronts: economic pressure, hybrid operations, defense production, and information campaigns. Every action reinforces the story of capability and resolve #ukraine #narrativepower #defense

Europe’s money + Ukraine’s technology & experience = a fast, effective defense ecosystem. Democracies don’t need to rely on a single leader; their collective narrative can outmatch Putin’s story #informationwar #democracy #europe #ukraine

Putin’s most powerful weapon is his story, but democracies can write a stronger one #ukraine #russia #informationwar #democracy #security #europe