Secret Police, Disinformation, and Environmental Catastrophe in the Eastern Bloc
| Day | Tuesday, March 17 |
|---|---|
| Time | 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Where | Private Location (sign in to display) |
In her talk, Dr. Lauren Cassidy will discuss the role of state secrecy and the transnational production of disinformation in the aftermath of the explosion at Chernobyl. Drawing on Stasi file excerpts and records of Stasi communication with the KGB, Cassidy will discuss the role of state language and the secret police in the exacerbation of ecological damage and human suffering. Lauren Cassi...
Sponsored by: German Club
Add to Calendar 03/17/2026 4:00 PM 03/17/2026 5:00 PM America/New_York Secret Police, Disinformation, and Environmental Catastrophe in the Eastern Bloc In her talk, Dr. Lauren Cassidy will discuss the role of state secrecy and the transnational production of disinformation in the aftermath of the explosion at Chernobyl. Drawing on Stasi file excerpts and records of Stasi communication with the KGB, Cassidy will discuss the role of state language and the secret police in the exacerbation of ecological damage and human suffering. Lauren Cassi... Private Location (sign in to display)