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==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | South Front was originally launched in late 2014 while the news website was added in June 2015. The stated reason for the creation of the project were to "dig out the truth on issues which are barely covered by states and the mainstream media."<ref name="About"/> | + | South Front was originally launched in late 2014 while the news website was added in June 2015. The stated reason for the creation of the project were to "dig out the truth on issues which are barely covered by states and the [[mainstream media]]."<ref name="About"/> |
| − | It is the news that has most contributed to the popularity of South Front. Initially it focused on the conflict in Ukraine. More recently the focus shifted to Syria. The detailed character of its news - with several releases a day - and its regular publication of maps explaining the development of military conflicts have made it a popular medium (ranked | + | It is the news that has most contributed to the popularity of South Front. Initially it focused on the conflict in [[Ukraine]]. More recently the focus shifted to [[Syria]]. The detailed character of its news - with several releases a day - and its regular publication of maps explaining the development of military conflicts have made it a popular medium (ranked #17,926 on Alexa in February 2017).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/southfront.org|title=Alexa Traffic Ranks|author=|publisher=Alexa|date=26 February 2017|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref>. Its content is regularly republished on sites like [[The Saker]] <ref>{{cite news|url=http://thesaker.is/category/breaking-articles/southfront/|title=Breaking articles - Southfront|author=|publisher=The Saker|date=26 February 2017|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref> and [[Global Research]] <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.globalresearch.ca/author/southfront|title=South Front - Archive|author=|publisher=Global Research|date=28 February 2017|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref>. |
The analytical articles on South Front often focus on military affairs. In April 2016, South Front noted that the Russian military's creation of three new army divisions reflected a change its conventional mechanized warfare doctrine.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nationalinterest.org/feature/next-stop-berlin-moscows-nazi-killing-tank-unit-back-15647|title=Next Stop Berlin? Moscow's Nazi-Killing Tank Unit is Back|author=Michael Peck|publisher=The National Interest|date=1 April 2016|accessdate=27 February 2017}}</ref> In July 2016, ''South Front'' made a detailed analysis on the Chinese Navy capabilities in a hypothetical South China Sea conflict with the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/why-china-is-risking-war-with-us-2/271309/|title=Why China is risking war with US|author=Mauro Gia Samonte|publisher=The Manila Times|date=2 July 2016|accessdate=27 February 2017}}</ref> | The analytical articles on South Front often focus on military affairs. In April 2016, South Front noted that the Russian military's creation of three new army divisions reflected a change its conventional mechanized warfare doctrine.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://nationalinterest.org/feature/next-stop-berlin-moscows-nazi-killing-tank-unit-back-15647|title=Next Stop Berlin? Moscow's Nazi-Killing Tank Unit is Back|author=Michael Peck|publisher=The National Interest|date=1 April 2016|accessdate=27 February 2017}}</ref> In July 2016, ''South Front'' made a detailed analysis on the Chinese Navy capabilities in a hypothetical South China Sea conflict with the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.manilatimes.net/why-china-is-risking-war-with-us-2/271309/|title=Why China is risking war with US|author=Mauro Gia Samonte|publisher=The Manila Times|date=2 July 2016|accessdate=27 February 2017}}</ref> | ||
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The stated objective of the project is to be an independent news source without any government or corporate support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southfront.org/donate/|title=Donate|author=|publisher=South Front|date=|accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://southfront.org/southfront-is-launching-crowdfunding-campaign-on-patreon/|title=SouthFront is launching crowdfunding campaign on Patreon|author=|publisher=South Front|date=22 January 2016|accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref> It is supported by [[crowdfunding]] and individual donations. | The stated objective of the project is to be an independent news source without any government or corporate support.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://southfront.org/donate/|title=Donate|author=|publisher=South Front|date=|accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://southfront.org/southfront-is-launching-crowdfunding-campaign-on-patreon/|title=SouthFront is launching crowdfunding campaign on Patreon|author=|publisher=South Front|date=22 January 2016|accessdate=27 June 2016}}</ref> It is supported by [[crowdfunding]] and individual donations. | ||
| − | ==Fake news controversy== | + | =="Fake news" controversy== |
| − | On 24 | + | {{FA|Fake news}} |
| + | On 24 Nov 2016 the ''[[Washington Post]]'' published an article under the name of [[Craig Timberg]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/russian-propaganda-effort-helped-spread-fake-news-during-election-experts-say/2016/11/24/793903b6-8a40-4ca9-b712-716af66098fe_story.html|title=Russian propaganda effort helped spread ‘fake news’ during election, experts say|author=Craig Timberg|publisher=Washington Post|date=24 Nov 2016|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref> on Russian propaganda in which it linked to a list that included Southfront as a site spreading Russian propaganda. After being criticized on this it retracted and took some distance from the source of this list, [[PropOrNot]]. | ||
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propornot.com/p/the-list.html|title=An Initial Set of Sites That Reliably Echo Russian Propaganda|author=|publisher=PropOrNot|date=30 November 2016|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref>. The Washington Post describes PropOrNot as 'a group that insists on public anonymity'. | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.propornot.com/p/the-list.html|title=An Initial Set of Sites That Reliably Echo Russian Propaganda|author=|publisher=PropOrNot|date=30 November 2016|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref>. The Washington Post describes PropOrNot as 'a group that insists on public anonymity'. | ||
==Deletion from Wikipedia== | ==Deletion from Wikipedia== | ||
| − | The Wikipedia ''South Front'' page was proposed | + | The Wikipedia ''South Front'' page was proposed for deletion on 28 February 2017. Discussion [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:South_Front here] |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:46, 1 March 2017
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SouthFront: Analysis & Intelligence is a public non-profit analytical project. It was launched in the summer of 2015.[1] It claims to be regulated by an independent team of volunteers and experts from 13 countries.[2] The project provides analysis of battles in conflicts, evaluation of the major world power militaries, and study of tensions between countries and nations.[1] Their focus is on international relations along with crises and use a number of media platforms with an emphasis on social networks.[1]
Contents
History
South Front was originally launched in late 2014 while the news website was added in June 2015. The stated reason for the creation of the project were to "dig out the truth on issues which are barely covered by states and the mainstream media."[1]
It is the news that has most contributed to the popularity of South Front. Initially it focused on the conflict in Ukraine. More recently the focus shifted to Syria. The detailed character of its news - with several releases a day - and its regular publication of maps explaining the development of military conflicts have made it a popular medium (ranked #17,926 on Alexa in February 2017).[3]. Its content is regularly republished on sites like The Saker [4] and Global Research [5].
The analytical articles on South Front often focus on military affairs. In April 2016, South Front noted that the Russian military's creation of three new army divisions reflected a change its conventional mechanized warfare doctrine.[6] In July 2016, South Front made a detailed analysis on the Chinese Navy capabilities in a hypothetical South China Sea conflict with the United States.[7]
Funding
The stated objective of the project is to be an independent news source without any government or corporate support.[8][9] It is supported by crowdfunding and individual donations.
"Fake news" controversy
- Full article: Fake news
- Full article: Fake news
On 24 Nov 2016 the Washington Post published an article under the name of Craig Timberg[10] on Russian propaganda in which it linked to a list that included Southfront as a site spreading Russian propaganda. After being criticized on this it retracted and took some distance from the source of this list, PropOrNot. [11]. The Washington Post describes PropOrNot as 'a group that insists on public anonymity'.
Deletion from Wikipedia
The Wikipedia South Front page was proposed for deletion on 28 February 2017. Discussion here
A document sourced from South Front
| Title | Type | Subject(s) | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
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| File:Another Version Attempting To Explain Trip Of GRU Agents Petrov And Boshirov To Salisbury.pdf | article | Skripal Affair/Boshirov and Petrov in the UK | 20 September 2018 | Andrei Grachev | Originally written by Andrei Grachev on his Facebook page. The post was deleted by Facebook because it allegedly violated its rules. |
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References
- ↑ a b c d "About South Front". South Front. Retrieved 27 June 2016.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Open letter on the situation with SouthFront's PayPal account". South Front. 12 May 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
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- ↑ "SouthFront is launching crowdfunding campaign on Patreon". South Front. 22 January 2016. Retrieved 27 June 2016.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ Craig Timberg (24 Nov 2016). "Russian propaganda effort helped spread 'fake news' during election, experts say". Washington Post. Retrieved 28 February 2017.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "An Initial Set of Sites That Reliably Echo Russian Propaganda". PropOrNot. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
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