Computers Quote by Garry Kasparov
“Revenge for a terror attack is ideal for Putin's model. His propaganda machine will be filled with scenes of crash victims if [Vladimir] Putin sees the need for a larger war to stoke his domestic support again as the Russian economy teeters.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2022, International Security Forum
Using terror attacks as propaganda fuels war, exploiting fear to rally support despite economic strain.
In simple terms: Propaganda exploits terror to justify war.
Beware of manipulation through fear.
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Type
When to use this quote
- media analysis
- policy making
- public awareness
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies resist fear‑based propaganda?
- What safeguards protect against war escalation?
Risk of oversimplifying complex geopolitics.