Games
RevCon Tactic Tracker
How do I play?
When you detect one of these RN disinformation tactics in use, mark it on the Tracker Card. The objective is to identify both the greatest variety of tactics and the highest total number of instances.
A. Appeal to Authority
Experts, officials or institutions cited to lend false legitimacy. Sources may be fabricated, quoted out of context or speaking beyond their expertise
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B. Appeal to Emotions
Fear, outrage or grief used to persuade, often through fearmongering about radiation exposure, existential threats or imminent attack.
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C. Claims of Victimisation
Criticism recast as persecution or politically motivated hostility. Used to justify military action, nuclear posture or noncompliance.
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D. Credibility Inflation
Self-portrayal as responsible, moral or uniquely credible to make claims more believable and present oneself as a responsible nuclear actor.
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E. Discrediting Opponents
Allegations of noncompliance or negligence used to undermine credibility, isolate opponents and deflect scrutiny from own conduct.
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F. Distraction & Misdirection
Attention shifted to other issues to create confusion and divert scrutiny from the originator’s activities. Can be very effective during fast-moving crises
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What is the GP Initiative?
Countering WMD Disinformation is a Global Partnership (GP) initiative designed to detect, analyse and counter state-sponsored and state-adjacent disinformation on weapons of mass destruction. The project helps safeguard non-proliferation norms by tracking disinformation narratives, identifying emerging trends, and developing tools and strategies to strengthen resilience and support proactive responses.
Disclaimer: It can be difficult to definitively determine whether the information you read or hear is disinformation. This game provides a starting point for identifying deceptive tactics when encountering potential CBRN disinformation. However, confirming a claim’s authenticity often requires further investigation and may not be possible in real time.
Tactic Matching
How do I play?
Correctly match each disinformation tactic (page one) with the narrative examples above by numbering the empty boxes. Turn this page upside down for the answers.
Answers: A=4, B=3, C=6, D=2, E=1, F=5
DISINFORMATION TACTICS
“State X possesses thousands of warheads and denies sovereign nations the right to peaceful nuclear energy. They possess a hegemonic posture and imperial ambition.”
“Our nation is home to a 5,000 year old civilisation and leads developing nations toward energy independence and prosperity through peaceful nuclear technology.”
“Over 500,000 people were evacuated and radioactive water dumped in the ocean – these are just a few of the many consequences of this historic disaster. The risks are existential and imminent – people are DYING!”
“State X has been endangering the safety of the nuclear power plant. All the top people at the UN and the IAEA, as well as in the world capitals, understand this and agree with us.”
“Why are we using this fora to discuss “irrelevant” developments when State X is attempting to acquire nuclear weapons with the help of several member states?”
“Our nation has been left with no choice but to rely on nuclear deterrence as a direct consequence of the coalition’s relentless expansion, vilification of our people and unwarranted aggression.”