Thomas Rid

Author

Thomas Rid is a German political scientist and author who is Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins University. He is one of the world's leading experts on cybersecurity, information warfare and the history of disinformation. His research spans the intersection of technology, intelligence and political conflict. Active Measures... is his history of disinformation from the Cold War to the digital age, tracing how intelligence agencies have used lies, forgeries and psychological manipulation as weapons of political warfare. The book draws on declassified documents and original research to show how disinformation has evolved from crude Cold War propaganda to the sophisticated digital operations that threaten democracies today. Available as both a book and an audiobook, Active Measures offers essential listening and reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and mechanics of disinformation and why it remains one of the most potent weapons in the arsenal of state-sponsored manipulation. Read more Show less