Russia's Geopolitical Humor: The Kremlin's Media, Diplomacy, and Comedy
Russia's international behavior is no laughing matter. Yet, Russian global media and diplomacy have increasingly used jokes, memes, and other humorous expression to troll the liberal West on social media and beyond. This interdisciplinary panel of scholars of Russian media, society, and foreign policy will unpack the origins and logics of the Kremlin's newfound love of comedy.