The Lund University Psychological Defence Research Institute (Forskningsinstitutet för psykologiskt försvar) is a multidisciplinary research unit within the Department of 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.
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7 May 2026 | News
The Mutual Reinforcement Between United Front Work and Cognitive Warfare
In the publication series "Psychological Defence Research Institute Working Papers", researchers connected to PDRI present short analyses or briefings on issues relevant to the pub...
29 Apr 2026 | News
New textbook on the theory and practice of psychological defence
The book aims to raise awareness of psychological threats and empower readers with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively and responsibly. By fostering trust, openness...
19 Dec 2025 | News
New report: AI-assisted analysis of war-related content on grey zone domains
3 Dec 2025 | News
Resarcher Profile: Jana Wrange
Jana Wrange is a Researcher at the Psychological Defence Research Institute, where she contributes to the “NORDEM (Nordic-Baltic Democracy Under Pressure - Civil Defence Strategies...