NATO StratCom CoE · Riga, Latvia
June 2026
Sixth Domain Co-Founder Maryna Vorotyntseva Moderates 2026 Riga StratCom Dialogue
Moderator · Maryna Vorotyntseva
Maryna Vorotyntseva, co-founder of Sixth Domain, served as a moderator at the 2026 Riga StratCom Dialogue, one of Europe's leading forums on strategic communications, organized by the NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence in Riga, Latvia on June 4–5.
The conference brought together policymakers, military leaders, researchers, and communication professionals to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing democratic societies today, including war and peace negotiations, artificial intelligence, cognitive warfare, deterrence, rearmament, and the future of information environments.
Reflecting on the discussions after returning to Kyiv, Maryna highlighted a recurring theme that emerged across many panels: trust. While much of the debate focused on the growing role of algorithms, automation, and synthetic content, she argued that the most important questions remain fundamentally human.
“In Riga, during discussions that were ultimately not about technology but about people, there was a lot of talk about trust,” she noted. “Can allies trust one another? Can soldiers trust their commanders? Does a war end when social media algorithms stop showing content about it?”
Maryna observed that while experts often frame technological change as something societies must constantly chase, genuine human connection, independent thinking, and credibility remain irreplaceable. She emphasized that technologies are increasingly used to manufacture synthetic reach, but that authentic voices continue to matter more than ever.
“The ability to preserve your own voice and use it for its intended purpose will become one of the most important professional skills in the coming years,” she wrote. “Human ability to remain human and to adapt is still important.”
The 2026 Riga StratCom Dialogue once again served as a key platform for examining the intersection of security, technology, and democratic resilience, bringing together international experts to explore how societies can navigate an increasingly complex information environment.
