THE DISINFORMATION IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

EXAMINING THE VULNERABILITIES OF BRAZIL

Abstract

Some of the foremost concerns regarding information security in International Relations revolve around the repercussions of misinformation on the internal political process, with the aim of undermining adversary states. Certain studies have indicated the inefficacy of such endeavors in yielding substantial results in modifying the behavior of the targets. Given this assumption, this research endeavored to assess, in the context of Brazil, three hypotheses questioning the efficacy of this type of instrument. The conclusion is that the country finds itself in a state of strategic vulnerability but has undertaken institutional efforts to counteract the potential ramifications of a disinformation campaign.

Keywords: Disinformation; Subversion; Information Security; Brazil.