Viewpoint: Trojan Academics or why western universities are a valuable source for Russia’s covert operations

In the wake of an espionage scandal, a former vice rector of the University of Tartu examines how universities across the EU have become targets in Russia’s hybrid war – and how they should defend themselves.

We need to reassess our situational awareness. Originally a national defence term, situational awareness involves having a comprehensive grasp of the factors that impact one’s position in a conflict, whether as an individual, a military unit, or a nation.

A crucial aspect of situational awareness in the context of universities is recognising what information could benefit the adversary and identifying activities that compromise our security. Being situationally aware allows us to avoid undue naivety and prevent us becoming unwitting participants in Russia’s information warfare.

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