[Commlist] Call for Papers: Historical Perspectives on Global Disinformation Campaigns and Psychological Operations

We are pleased to share a Call for Chapters for an upcoming edited 
volume titled Historical Perspectives on Global Disinformation Campaigns 
and Psychological Operations.

We invite submissions for an edited volume exploring historical examples 
of global disinformation and psychological operations (PSYOPS) 
campaigns. This collection seeks to analyze the historical evolution, 
available methods, and impact (expected or actual) of state-sponsored 
and non-state actor efforts to manipulate information on an 
international scale. We are particularly interested in papers that move 
beyond traditional Cold War narratives to explore earlier instances and 
diverse geographical contexts. The aim is to provide a comprehensive 
/historical/ framework for understanding /contemporary/ information 
warfare. Authors may even revisit well-researched campaigns if 
contributions arrive at new conceptualizations. Hence, the overall 
guiding question for the volume is: /How have disinformation and 
psychological operations functioned across different historical periods, 
regions, and political systems, and what lessons do they provide for 
understanding today’s information environment?/​​
This volume is intended for scholars, students (at undergraduate and 
graduate levels), and practitioners, especially in the fields of 
history, political science, media and communication studies, security 
studies, and international relations. It will also be of interest to 
policymakers and analysts working on contemporary disinformation, hybrid 
threats, and strategic communication – as well as to wider audiences 
intrigued by these pressing topics. More information is available in the 
attached pdf file.

*Editors*
Ilkin Mehrabov (Lund University) and Howard Nothhaft (Lund University).

*Submission Guidelines*
We invite scholars from diverse disciplinary and methodological 
backgrounds to submit contributions that are original, empirically 
grounded, and theoretically innovative. Both case studies and 
comparative/theoretical contributions are welcome. All submissions must 
be original and not under consideration elsewhere, following APA 7th 
edition style guidelines.
Chapter proposal of 500–700 words, clearly outlining the intended 
contribution, methodology, and sources, along with a brief author 
biography (max. 200 words), should be submitted to 
(_ilkin.mehrabov /at/ iko.lu.se) <mailto:(ilkin.mehrabov /at/ iko.lu.se)>_and 
(_howard.nothhaft /at/ iko.lu.se) <mailto:(howard.nothhaft /at/ iko.lu.se)>_by March 
31, 2026. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by June 30, 
2026, with full manuscript submissions of 7,000–10,000 words (including 
abstract, footnotes, and references) due by December 31, 2026.
As editors, we are currently in active discussions with several 
established publishers about the open-access publication of this book 
project.
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