title: Challenging the Kremlin’s hyperreality construct
abstract: This article critically examines the Kremlin’s calculated deployment of hyperreality–manifested through maskirovka–as a linchpin in its geopolitical playbook. By leveraging propaganda and deception, Russia creates a dichotomy between perceived strength and concealed fragility, manipulating both domestic and international audiences. Drawing parallels between Soviet-era disinformation tactics and present-day campaigns, the piece reveals a continuum of narrative distortion aimed at consolidating po
journal: Australian Journal Of International Affairs