Interview with Professor Nadia Kaneva

Today, I had the honor of interviewing University of Denver professor Nadia Kaneva to discuss her research on nation branding and its relationship to propaganda. We explored how governments use advertising and public relations to shape national identity and international perception, drawing on examples from post-communist Eastern Europe and Ukraine's communication strategy during the war with Russia. We also discussed how different political movements use media to establish legitimacy, the relationship between image-making and truth, and what individuals can do to recognize and resist propaganda in their everyday lives.