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Precious Chatterje-Doody
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Senior Lecturer @OUPolitics. SFHEA. Russian foreign & security policy, soft power, narratives, ID, religion & disinfo, conspiracy theories. Associate editor, International Affairs. UK Young Academy member. Mum of 3.
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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Dec 4
Welcome new followers! I’d better introduce myself…

1️⃣ I specialise in international relations & how we communicate about them.
2️⃣ Particular interest in Russian foreign policy & communications
3️⃣ Logical follow-on: disinformation & counterdisinformation
4️⃣ & Religion-disinformation relationship
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Until tomorrow you can get 25% off @jmacrodgers.bsky.social new book, The Return of Russia - which I was privileged to review and highly recommend!
jmacrodgers.bsky.social James Rodgers @jmacrodgers.bsky.social · 26d
“An extremely valuable and comprehensive treatment of trends in post-Soviet Russian politics and society, and how these have impacted Russia’s place in the world.”--@preciouschatd.bsky.social.
Coming soon from @yalebooks.bsky.social--with 25% off pre-orders from Waterstones until Friday 23:59
October 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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stenhansson.bsky.social
Government Communication on Social Media:

Research Foci, Domains, and Future Directions

www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcomm...
Government Communication on Social Media: Research Foci, Domains, and Future Directions | Review | Media and Communication
Sten Hansson, Nic DePaula
www.cogitatiopress.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.

Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
carolecadwalla.bsky.social Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 29d
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.

My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:

Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?

t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Accidental ice cream: Frozen mango, frozen banana, in the food processor with a bit of milk and the kids think they’ve had a big treat :)
Soft scoop ice cream melting in a glass dish
October 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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therightpodcast.bsky.social
Russian politicians, Orthodox priests, and far-right ideologues hosted international fascist groups in St. Petersburg with Dugin, Malofeyev, and others invoking “Christian sovereignty.”

mdza.io/k/4QhrGlgfmQ
‘We are not subject to Russophobia’ Russian politicians and Orthodox priests welcome international fascist organizations at St. Petersburg conference — Meduza
In mid-September, members of fascist groups from around the world convened in St. Petersburg, Russia. After joining a religious procession led by Russian Orthodox Church head Patriarch Kirill, delegat...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
“To have as many experiences as possible and have the as much positive impact on other people and the world as you can” - that’s the meaning of life according to my 10yo.

Honestly 10/10 - no notes. What great priorities that kid has!
October 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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bunkerpod.bsky.social
🚨ICYMI🚨

Why Russia’s info warriors could be weaker than you think. Disinformation expert Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody joins @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#podcast #Russia #bunkerpod
October 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Very much enjoyed sitting down with @alexvont.bsky.social on @bunkerpod.bsky.social this week to talk all things disinformation

@ou-gcsj.bsky.social @oupolitics.bsky.social
bunkerpod.bsky.social The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · Oct 2
🚨OUT NOW🚨
Power, disruption and lies – Why Russia’s info warriors could be weaker than you think. Disinformation expert Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody joins @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#podcast #Russia #bunkerpod
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Some comments from me in this article on RT’s new show for Indian audiences

@oupolitics.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social

www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...
Russian state TV taps anti-colonialism narrative in India as part of pro-Kremlin media push
India, with its relatively neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has emerged as a key priority for Moscow. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
www.straitstimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 AM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
The BBC has done a deep dive into current activities of Russia’s RT network, extensively citing research from me, @rhyscrilley.bsky.social @m-deceit.bsky.social et al in our new (free-to-download!) book.

@oupolitics.bsky.social

www.bbc.com/news/article...
How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West - BBC News
Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.
www.bbc.com
August 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Just had my third peer review invitation in 24 hours (fifth this week) 😭
August 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Fancy a sneaky peek of our UG IR offerings? Look no further…..
oupolitics.bsky.social POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Aug 8
Interested in undergrad IR? Check out this thread of @openuniversity.bsky.social links, including sign up details for our new module D228, a new @ouopenlearn.bsky.social course, our IR degree, and two informative videos #StudyIR #OpenUniversity

@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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oupolitics.bsky.social
On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO Security Women ran an internal workshop for the UK @defencehq.bsky.social on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-service recruitment programme 2027.

Read here! fass.open.ac.uk/news/improvi...
Workshop held on improving the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces
On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO SecurityWomen ran an internal workshop for the UK Ministry of Defence on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-serv...
fass.open.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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oupolitics.bsky.social
Official publication day today!
July 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
preciouschatd.bsky.social
Some fantastic reviews coming in on the new book, co-authored with @rhyscrilley.bsky.social and @m-deceit.bsky.social colleagues
@ou-gcsj.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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m-deceit.bsky.social
🚨New blog post! Emma Connolly (Research Fellow at UCL's Digital Speech Lab) explores why tracking mis and disnformation is challenging as it moves across platforms, and why it is vital its circulation is mitigated. You can read her blog on our website - www.mis-translating-deceit.com/project-blog...
Why is tracking disinformation so difficult—and what can we do about it? - (Mis)Translating Deceit
Emma Connolly explores why tracking mis and disnformation is challenging as it moves across platforms, and why it is vital its circulation is mitigated.
www.mis-translating-deceit.com
July 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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simonusherwood.bsky.social
Ironically, missed this as I was on holiday, but proud to hear an idea I had made into a great episode of Rethink

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

@oupolitics.bsky.social
@openuniversity.bsky.social
Rethink - Rethink... summer holidays - BBC Sounds
In an age of climate change and over-tourism, what's the future for our summer holidays?
www.bbc.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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jgmaber.bsky.social
My latest for @uk.theconversation.com is out - about pro-natalism in #Russia and elsewhere
theconversation.com/russia-is-pa...
Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?
Public opinion is split in Russia over a new move to pay schoolgirls who have babies.
theconversation.com
July 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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oupolitics.bsky.social
We are delighted to publish the winners of this year’s POLIS student blog competition! We had many entries and selected one overall winner and three runners up. All received prize vouchers. Read the fantastic winning entries here: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outrea...
@oustudents.bsky.social
Blogs
Discover how you can use the Changemakers guide to help make a difference with this blog post by OU Politics student Lilybell Evergreen, who was on the panel for the Changemakers guide launch event du...
fass.open.ac.uk
June 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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oupolitics.bsky.social
🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!

"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.

🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...

@openuniversity.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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oupolitics.bsky.social
Tycho van der Hoog’s great new book details how N Korea built relationships with postcolonial African states over decades, says @joeruffell.bsky.social of @oupolitics.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social

academic.oup.com/ia/article-a...
Comrades beyond the Cold War: North Korea and the liberation of southern Africa
Tycho van der Hoog's excellent book on North Korea's presence in southern Africa is an impressive piece of historical research. Comrades beyond the Cold Wa
academic.oup.com
July 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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drgholmes.bsky.social
As the lead up to the appointment of the next #UN #SecretaryGeneral picks up pace, here's my explainer article on the selection process & why there's momentum to appoint a woman, despite backlash/backsliding on gender #equality among some member states @oupolitics.bsky.social tinyurl.com/5n6w7ftp
Will the next Secretary-General of the United Nations be a woman?
As the lead up to the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General picks up pace, Dr Georgina Holmes explains the selection process and reflects on why there is growing momentum to appoint a woman....
tinyurl.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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umland.bsky.social
Ilaria Yermak: This work presents real sounds of military equipment, bombings, and the sound of silence, which were recorded by residents of Kyiv, my acquaintances, and friends. The soundtrack is accompanied by an interview I took with my acquaintance, who has been in Kyiv throughout the war.
"One of the many" Ilariia Yermak sound installation.
YouTube video by Ila Yermak
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June 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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JOB KLAXON - 5 year Research Fellowship for experienced postdoc working with @andrewhoskins.bsky.social on digital war @edinburghuni.bsky.social elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
Research Fellow (WARSHARE)
We are looking for an experienced postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated success in delivering complex research projects, and advanced knowledge in conceptual and theoretical work on the appli...
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May 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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ou-gcsj.bsky.social
📢Join tomorrow's roundtable: how can external engagement & research impact creatively, effectively and ethically be facilitated to challenge prejudice & disinformation?
⏰1-2.30PM | June 18

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challengin...

@gunjans.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM