Tyndall, Euan (2022) Fear and loathing in Luhansk. Journal of Intelligence History . pp. 1-21. doi:10.1080/16161262.2022.2121901 ISSN 1616-1262. (In Press)

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Abstract

This article is an exploration of Psychological Operations, focusing on both the role which fear plays in Psychological Operations, and how the Russian Federation employed Psychological Operations in the War in Ukraine (2014–2021). A qualitative methodology is used to explore fear as a neurological, psychological and social phenomenon, and how it may be utilised in Psychological Operations. The author finds that Russia’s initial use of Psychological Operations was focused on making tactical gains against the Ukrainian military. Shock tactics, combined with strategic messaging, encouraged mass defections from the Ukrainian army and border guard, significantly degrading the combat effectiveness of Kyiv’s forces, and increasing the likelihood of victory for the Donbass secessionists. The case study is limited in scope to 2014–2021. The paper can thus be read as both an analysis of one element of Russia’s shaping phase prior to the 2022 invasion, and/or a framework for analysing the current stage of conflict.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
SWORD Depositor:	Library Publications Router
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Intelligence History
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1616-1262
Official Date:	13 September 2022
Dates:	Date Event 13 September 2022 Published 30 August 2022 Accepted
Page Range:	pp. 1-21
DOI:	10.1080/16161262.2022.2121901
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	In Press
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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