In recent weeks, social media in Azerbaijan and across the Azerbaijani-language web has become a battleground for a provocative new disinformation campaign. Pro-Iranian and so-called “Resistance” networks have launched a coordinated effort to discredit the legacy of Albert Agarunov, a Jewish tank commander and National Hero of Azerbaijan who sacrificed his life during the First Karabakh War in 1992. By labeling his story a “forgery” and using inflammatory language, these accounts are attempting to erode a symbol of national unity, seemingly as part of a larger strategy to pressure Baku over its close diplomatic and defense ties with Israel. Albert…

The recent waves of civil unrest in Dublin, Southport, and Belfast have left many observers questioning how communities that pride themselves on stability could erupt into such chaotic displays of anger. While the immediate catalysts—often tragic crimes or local grievances—differ from city to city, the undercurrent remains alarmingly consistent. Behind the scenes, a toxic blend of misinformation, digital opportunism, and localized frustration has created a “perfect storm.” It is not enough to simply label these disturbances as acts of mindless violence; we must look deeper at how anonymous actors and polarized digital spaces are fanning the flames, turning local tragedies…