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PublicationThe Russkiy Mir Foundation: State Politics Through Cultural Endeavors?Between 2007 and 2022, Russian soft power, characterized by its ability to sway other countries through cultural, diplomatic, educational, and media channels rather than through military or economic force, found considerable traction in Europe. This was exemplified by institutions like the Russkiy Mir Foundation and the state agency Rossotrudnichestvo, which played significant roles in fostering cultural ties and educational exchanges between Russia and European nations. Numerous European universities actively sought partnerships with these entities, demonstrating a positive stance towards cultural exchange and academic collaboration. Despite the European Union’s declaration in 2016 of the foundation as a propaganda instrument of the Russian state, cooperation persisted. However, the outbreak of the full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine on 24 February 2022 abruptly terminated all avenues for cooperation between European countries and Russia, closing previously accessible channels. As a result, some European institutions reconsidered their partnerships with Russian entities, and there was a more cautious approach to engaging with Russian soft power initiatives.
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PublicationEfficacy of Career & Life Design Interventions: A Systematic Review(European Academy of Management, 2024-06)Work plays a central role in our lives. However, finding a truly satisfying and fulfilling career can be a challenging life task (Gini, 1998). Career & Life Design (CLD) offers a relatively novel deliberate approach to vocational wayfinding (Savickas et al., 2009). Despite the growing interest in CLD, evidenced by the conceptual and empirical studies in recent years, the field is still young, with very limited comprehensive reviews of its empirical efficacy. Utilising the Systematic Literature Review method (Snyder et al., 2019) using PRISMA guidelines, Scopus and Web of Science databases were analysed to address this existing gap by systematically reviewing the available empirical evidence (both qualitative and quantitative) to evaluate CLD´s effectiveness in fostering adaptive psychological and career outcomes. Out of 86 articles meeting inclusion criteria, CLD emerges as a promising intervention associated with positive psychological and professional outcomes, including heightened reflexivity, improved career self-efficacy and decision-making, as well as greater career satisfaction. Recommendations for future studies include a call for more experimental and longitudinal studies to consolidate our understanding of Life design´s true impact, exploring the relationship between Life Design and well-being outcomes, and investigating its integration with emerging technologies. Additionally, assessment of its potential risks and drawbacks presents valuable avenues for further exploration. Implications of our findings are further discussed.
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PublicationDealing with the Black Box: European Journalists and the Threats of Spyware(Taylor & Francis, 2024-07-21)Revelations from the 2021 "Pegasus Project" investigation into the use of spyware have confirmed long-held concerns about the proliferation of the technology as a surveillance solution to monitor the activities of journalists around the world. Spyware is a particularly malicious form of malware that can potentially expose a target's entire digital life, sometimes even leaving victims powerless to prevent an attack. As such, spyware appears to be the ultimate tool of oppression that can be used against journalists, and its proliferation is currently taking place with extremely limited transparency and according to "black box" dynamics. The aim of this paper is to shed light on how spyware technology can affect the work and security of journalists by analyzing what threats spyware poses to the practice of journalism. Qualitative and exploratory in nature, and theoretically grounded in surveillance studies and the growing body of literature on information security in journalism, the article is based on a series of qualitative interviews with technologists and reporters conducted to deepen the understanding of the threats posed by spyware and to provide an overview of potential resistance and neutralization practices that journalists can put in place, as well as their effectiveness. Overall, the article aims to contribute to the study of the impact of surveillance on journalism and its implications for press freedom.
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