Implications of the war in Ukraine for the strategic communication system of the Polish Ministry of National Defence
Implications of the war in Ukraine for the strategic communication system of the Polish Ministry of National Defence
Author(s): Agnieszka GlapiakSubject(s): Military policy
Published by: Akademia Sztuki Wojennej
Keywords: information policy; strategic communication; war in Ukraine; Ministry of National Defence; combating disinformation
Summary/Abstract: The paper explores the evolving role of strategic communication at the operations centre of the Minister of National Defence in Poland, particularly in the period leading up to and during the Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine. The study investigates both proactive communication initiatives and reactive communication in response to citizens’ needs. Our research methodology primarily involved analysing official Polish national defence documents and comparing findings from studies conducted before and during the war in Ukraine. The results show that the conflict had a profound influence on the MOD’s strategic communication, emphasising the pivotal role of the Operations Centre of the Minister of National Defence. Furthermore, the analysis highlights the need for a comprehensive communication approach that encompasses both domestic and international audiences, spanning traditional and social media.
Journal: Security and Defence Quarterly
- Issue Year: 43/2023
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 22-45
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English