Active PSYOPs

When multiple news outlets push the same psychological operation, it appears here. Cross-outlet coordination detected by semantic analysis of target beliefs.

Normalize Pentagon AI Coercion

This operation tries to justify the Pentagon forcing an AI company to drop ethical safeguards by highlighting an urgent deadline and a vague "national security mission," without explaining *why* those ethics are problematic or *what* that mission actually entails.

7 articles7 sources1 active sub-operation
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Justify Israeli Security State

71Explosives cache found in Beit Ummar school
31Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency
70Watch: Border Police arrest terrorist en route to attack
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israelnationalnews.comrnz.co.nztimesofindia.indiatimes.comynetnews.com
15h ago
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Sanitize US Pacific Lethal Operations

This PSYOP aims to legitimize and normalize the U.S. military's lethal, extrajudicial operations against alleged 'narco-terrorists' in the Eastern Pacific, benefiting U.S. Southern Command, the DEA, and the military-industrial complex by expanding their operational scope and public acceptance for force in the region.

63Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
58US launches fifth strike on alleged Pacific drug boat in a week, killing three
52U.S. military kills 2 men in another alleged drug boat strike in eastern Pacific
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cbsnews.comtheguardian.comfoxnews.com
18h ago
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Manufacture Russian Casus Belli

This PSYOP reframes Russian military aggression as justified retaliation to legitimize future attacks on NATO or Ukrainian allies, benefiting Kremlin expansionism and Western defense hawks pushing for escalated military spending and posture.

44Russia launches deadliest drone and missile attack in months, killing 18 in Ukraine
61Russia strikes Ukrainian military and energy sites after Kiev kills children – MOD
73Russian security chief issues warning to four NATO states
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bbc.comrt.comcbsnews.comcbc.ca
18h ago
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Weaponize Swalwell Allegations

This PSYOP is weaponizing sexual misconduct allegations against Eric Swalwell to discredit a prominent Democratic figure and damage his political career, benefiting the Republican Party and right-wing media outlets.

58Swalwell Accuser Claims Dem Drugged, Choked, And Raped Her: ‘I Thought I Died’
42House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations
35Rep. Eric Swalwell plans to resign from Congress after accusations of sexual assault
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dailywire.comcbsnews.comnbcnews.combreitbart.com
6d ago
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Contain China's Global Standing

This PSYOP promotes the idea that China is a purely transactional and self-interested economic actor, thereby mitigating its perceived threat to Western powers and undermining its potential as a global leader or strong ally. This framing benefits the United States and Israel by preparing for a strategy of containing China without appearing aggressive.

25China calls on Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz to global shipping
28China rejects US criticism, urges 'end to military operations' in Middle East
29Tankers, talks and Trump's 'dangerous' blockade: China's Iran war involvement gets louder
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ynetnews.commiddleeasteye.netnbcnews.comsmh.com.autheglobeandmail.comtheguardian.com
Apr 11
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Orban Justifies Russian Alignment

This PSYOP manufactures a threat to the TurkStream pipeline to justify Viktor Orban's pro-Russian stance and increased security measures in Hungary, benefiting his government, Serbia, and Russia.

52Hungary Rattled By Russia Pipeline Scare As One Claim Gains Traction
60US-made explosives used in plot targeting gas to Hungary – Serbian spy chief
54Hungary's Viktor Orban alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
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dailywire.comrt.combbc.comnews.sky.com
Apr 7
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Criminalize Palestine Solidarity

This PSYOP aims to criminalize pro-Palestinian solidarity by linking protests to foreign adversaries and framing participants as extremists, thereby neutralizing public pressure against Israeli policies. It benefits Israel, the US pro-Israel lobby, and conservative political factions by preparing the public for increased surveillance and suppression of dissent.

5112 arrested at banned annual al-Quds Day protest in central London
47Chants of 'Death to the IDF' at London Al-Quds rally spark police probe
69Ontario Premier pushes for injunction to stop Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto
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timesofisrael.comisraelnationalnews.comcbc.caaljazeera.com
Apr 2
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Mullin DHS Confirmation Coverage

Coverage of Markwayne Mullin's confirmation as DHS Secretary, with right-wing outlets celebrating the appointment and mainstream outlets reporting factually on the process and policy implications.

68Markwayne Mullin Confirmed As Next Homeland Security Secretary
34Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security
46How Will Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign Change If Markwayne Mullin Becomes DHS Secretary?
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dailywire.comnpr.orgtheguardian.combreitbart.com
Mar 24
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Gonzales Misconduct Scandal

Coverage of Rep. Tony Gonzales facing allegations of an affair with a staffer and sexually explicit messages, leading to his withdrawal from his re-election bid.

46Rep. Tony Gonzales pulled into GOP primary runoff amid allegations he had an affair with a staffer
43Texas lawmaker ends re-election bid after admitting to affair with ex-staffer
61Texts show Rep. Tony Gonzales sent sexually explicit messages to staffer
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nbcnews.comtheguardian.compolitico.comdailywire.com
Mar 7

Control Iran-Israel War Narrative

A sustained multi-outlet media campaign shaping public perception of the US-Israel military conflict with Iran. Initially focused on manufacturing consent for war, it has evolved to control the ongoing narrative — framing escalation as necessary, minimizing civilian costs, managing war fatigue, and shaping peace/off-ramp discourse.

15 articles12 sources1 active sub-operation