Iran’s digital influence campaigns didn’t start with the current war, and they won’t stop when it ends, says “Jane,” an analyst from the intelligence firm Graphika who asked us not to use her real name.  In fact, last year’s 12-Day War and the current conflict show all the hallmarks of Iran’s international information campaigns, running the gamut from traditional propaganda to hacktivism and AI-generated content, sometimes with international amplification from America’s adversaries.  Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson also highlight reporting on the diplomatic dust-up between Germany and Russia over Russian active measures and the real lessons of the 2026 Hungarian elections.

<p>Iran&rsquo;s digital influence campaigns didn&rsquo;t start with the current war, and they won&rsquo;t stop when it ends, says &ldquo;Jane,&rdquo; an analyst from the intelligence firm Graphika who asked us not to use her real name.&nbsp; In fact, last year&rsquo;s 12-Day War and the current conflict show all the hallmarks of Iran&rsquo;s international information campaigns, running the gamut from traditional propaganda to hacktivism and AI-generated content, sometimes with international amplification from America&rsquo;s adversaries.&nbsp; Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson also highlight reporting on the diplomatic dust-up between Germany and Russia over Russian active measures and the real lessons of the 2026 Hungarian elections.</p>

From the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the creators of the Active Measures Newsletter, a weekly dive into the latest trends in political warfare, influence, and information campaigns. 

<p>From the Pell Center at Salve Regina University and the creators of the Active Measures Newsletter, a weekly dive into the latest trends in political warfare, influence, and information campaigns. </p>

A weekly dive into the headlines in the Active Measures Newsletter from the Pell Center at Salve Regina University.

The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast

An intelligence analyst from Graphika explains how Iran’s digital influence campaigns—spanning propaganda, hacktivism, and AI-generated content—have shaped recent conflicts and will persist beyond them. Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson also examine Russian active measures, a Germany–Russia diplomatic clash, and key takeaways from Hungary’s 2026 elections.