The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) is pleased to be part of the international research project History as a Weapon: Pro-Kremlin Revisionism and Disinformation in Central Europe, supported by the International Visegrad Fund. The project brings together PSSI in the Czech Republic, the Emerging Threats Observatory (ETO) in Poland, and the NEST Institute in Slovakia to examine how historical revisionism is used as a tool of pro-Kremlin disinformation in Central Europe.

The project addresses the underexplored issue of how historical narratives are distorted and instrumentalised to influence public discourse, undermine trust in democratic institutions, fuel societal polarisation, and weaken regional unity. Focusing on Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, the research examines how key historical events, particularly World War II and the 1968 Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia, are reinterpreted and deployed within contemporary information manipulation and influence operations.

Through a comparative and transnational approach, the project seeks to identify both differences and common patterns in how revisionist narratives spread across the three countries. It maps the main actors, sources, channels, and techniques involved in disseminating pro-Kremlin historical revisionism, including media outlets, websites, social media platforms, and individual influencers. 

The project will produce a comprehensive comparative report identifying key revisionist narratives, dissemination channels, and operational techniques used by pro-Kremlin actors. Its findings will also be translated into accessible outputs, including infographics, briefings, and policy-oriented recommendations for journalists, researchers, public institutions, and other relevant stakeholders. 

The preliminary results were presented during an expert webinar in August 2026, providing an opportunity to discuss the findings and their implications. You can watch the recording of the panel discussion below.

The project is supported by the International Visegrad Fund, which promotes cooperation among the Visegrad Group countries.