
Gloria Trifonova
Lead Analyst
Democracy Shield Task Force
Education
Master's degree, Political Analysis (Russia and Eastern Europe), University College London
Bachelor’s degree, War studies, King’s College London
Biography
Gloria is a researcher specializing in information integrity and countering foreign influence, with a particular focus on gendered and anti-NATO disinformation. She analyzes how local and regional networks operate, the role of domestic actors in amplifying foreign influence, and the broader impact on democratic resilience.
Her work involves conducting in-depth media analysis, mapping disinformation ecosystems, and assessing policy responses to safeguard information integrity. She contributes to the design and execution of research projects, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate media capture, audience manipulation, and information threats.
Before joining the Center, Gloria interned at the European Council on Foreign Relations and was an editor for various university publications.