Character Assassination and
Reputation Protection
The premier interdisciplinary research laboratory dedicated to understanding and addressing reputational attacks across history, politics, media, and society. Our team of scholars from diverse fields works to uncover the tactics, trace the history, and develop defenses against character assassination.
Pioneering Research in Reputation Protection
Established in 2016, CARP is a pioneering nonprofit research center that brings together expertise from political science, psychology, communication, history, and public relations. Our interdisciplinary approach examines how reputations are constructed, attacked, and defended in an increasingly complex information environment.
From historical smear campaigns to modern cancel culture, political rhetoric, and digital defamation, we explore the evolving dynamics of character assassination and reputational risk through rigorous academic research and practical applications.
The Team Behind the Research
Character assassination is the calculated destruction of reputation, a potent weapon wielded across the centuries, from the forums of ancient Rome and the courts of the Ottoman Empire to today’s digital battlegrounds.
One day, a revered leader; the next, a caricature of vice: the emperor becomes a sadist, the whistleblower a traitor, the political candidate a witch. A few words, a headline, a whisper, and reputations unravel, secrets spill, and legacies are reshaped.
At CARP, we study the art and science of character attacks and how to defend against them. Our international team has authored books, published papers, developed university courses, and spoken at leading institutions worldwide.
CARP’s Three Core Areas of Work
Our research and initiatives are organized around three interconnected pillars that define the scope of the CARP Laboratory.
Historical & Contemporary Research
We conduct in-depth analysis of character assassination across both historical and modern contexts. By examining smear campaigns from ancient civilizations through to present-day political, social, and digital arenas, CARP identifies recurring tactics, evolving narratives, and the long-term impact of reputational attacks.
Education & Public Engagement
CARP develops and delivers educational programs aimed at both academic and general audiences. Our work includes university-level courses, workshops, and outreach initiatives that illuminate the causes, consequences, and prevention of reputational attacks. By fostering awareness, we empower individuals and institutions to recognize and respond to reputation threats.
Risk Assessment & Strategic Tools
Through evidence-based analysis, CARP provides practical tools for assessing reputational vulnerabilities. Our frameworks are designed to help private individuals, public figures, and organizations identify risks, mitigate ongoing attacks, and implement strategies that safeguard credibility and public trust.
Leading Academic Authority
CARP represents the world’s most comprehensive research initiative on character assassination and reputation protection, combining rigorous academic methodology with practical real-world applications.
- Interdisciplinary research methodology
- International network of expert scholars
- Evidence-based analytical frameworks
- Practical defense strategies and solutions
- Educational curriculum development
Global Network
International symposiums and collaborations bringing together leading experts to advance the field.
Publications
Peer-reviewed research in leading academic journals and comprehensive books on character assassination.
Education
University courses and training programs for students, researchers, and practitioners worldwide.
Consulting
Expert analysis and strategic guidance for organizations facing reputational challenges.