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Leading research in psychological defence

About the institute...
The Lund University Psychological Defence Research Institute (Forskningsinstitutet för psykologiskt försvar) is a multidisciplinary research unit within the Department of Strategic Communication. Our work focuses on the theory and practice of psychological defence, with a focus on research into analyzing and countering hostile information influence operations and hybrid threats.

Published research

The main publications by the Psychological Defence Research Institute and our affiliates.

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A Horizon Europe research project coordinated by the Psychological Defence Research Institute.
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Picture of the Old Bishops house where the ocnference was held
27 Sep 2024 | News

Research Conference in Psychological Defence

Focusing on the intersection of research and practice, the second annual research conference on psychological defence was held in Lund on 24-25 September 2024.
frontpage of report showing dominoes
29 Oct 2024 | News

New report on concepts and principles of psychological defence

EU Commission Vice President Vero Jourová in panel debate
17 Oct 2024 | News

Online information interference in 2024 elections for the European Parliament

The flag of Japan: A red dot on a white background.
27 Sep 2024 | News

Disinformation in the Japanese Context

The three panellists on stage with the moderator
20 Sep 2024 | News

EU Days in Lund: Debate on disinformation

At EU Days in Lund on 17 September, members of the Psychological Defence Research Institute, together with a representative of the Swedish Defence University, debated disinformatio...
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