EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 5 MIN
Russia’s Global PsyOps Playbook: Inside the 1,430-Page Disinformation Leak
from Rethinking Tech · host Rethinking Tech
How “The Company” Engineered Influence — And Why No Country Is InnocentDisinformation isn’t accidental anymore. It’s structured, funded, and operationalized.In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack a 1,430-page leak detailing a Russia-linked influence network known as “The Company” — a coordinated operation of PR experts, political strategists, and social media operators running covert campaigns across the globe.But this isn’t just about Russia.This episode goes deeper into how modern psychological operations (PsyOps) actually work — and why every major power plays the same game.What this episode coversThe structure behind “The Company” and how coordinated influence networks operateHow fake documents, paid media, and viral narratives shape public opinionWhy protests, political pressure, and policy shifts may not be organicThe role of trusted media outlets in amplifying engineered narrativesHow older, wealthy demographics become high-value influence targetsWhy Western governments also invest billions in strategic influence operationsHow social media platforms have become geopolitical assetsWhy this mattersMost people believe they can spot propaganda.The real danger isn’t obvious lies — it’s subtle framing, emotional triggers, and narratives repeated often enough to feel true.As media becomes a strategic weapon and platforms become national security assets, the line between reality and engineered perception continues to blur.The question isn’t whether PsyOps exist.It’s whether we’re equipped to recognize them.🔗 Connect with Us📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/
What this episode covers
How “The Company” Engineered Influence — And Why No Country Is InnocentDisinformation isn’t accidental anymore. It’s structured, funded, and operationalized.In this episode of Rethinking Tech, Aparna and Harinda unpack a 1,430-page leak detailing a Russia-linked influence network known as “The Company” — a coordinated operation of PR experts, political strategists, and social media operators running covert campaigns across the globe.But this isn’t just about Russia.This episode goes deeper into how modern psychological operations (PsyOps) actually work — and why every major power plays the same game.What this episode coversThe structure behind “The Company” and how coordinated influence networks operateHow fake documents, paid media, and viral narratives shape public opinionWhy protests, political pressure, and policy shifts may not be organicThe role of trusted media outlets in amplifying engineered narrativesHow older, wealthy demographics become high-value influence targetsWhy Western governments also invest billions in strategic influence operationsHow social media platforms have become geopolitical assetsWhy this mattersMost people believe they can spot propaganda.The real danger isn’t obvious lies — it’s subtle framing, emotional triggers, and narratives repeated often enough to feel true.As media becomes a strategic weapon and platforms become national security assets, the line between reality and engineered perception continues to blur.The question isn’t whether PsyOps exist.It’s whether we’re equipped to recognize them.🔗 Connect with Us📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RethinkingTech🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NYgOPmYW6Ba2LFn3IBST3🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-tech/id1795651530📸 TikTok: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👤 Aparna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparnabhushan/👤 Harinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harindak/
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