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Programs

The Atlantic Council Technology Programs comprises five existing efforts—the Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), the GeoTech Center, the Cyber Statecraft Initiative, the Democracy + Tech Initiative, and the Capacity Building Initiative. These operations work together to address the geopolitical implications of technology and provide policymakers and global stakeholders necessary research, insights, and convenings to address challenges around global technology and ensure its responsible advancement.

Content

New Atlanticist

Mar 7, 2019

US ambassador to EU promises transatlantic unity in disinformation fight

By David A. Wemer

“We are determined not to allow the Kremlin to undermine our democratic institutions,” Sondland said.

Disinformation European Union

New Atlanticist

Mar 5, 2019

How do you defeat disinformation? Tackle demand, not just supply

By David A. Wemer

“Unless demand is also addressed,” Ana Palacio argued, “we are in for a very, very long and maybe interminable war.”

Disinformation Southern & Southeastern Europe

New Atlanticist

Mar 4, 2019

How to fight disinformation while preserving free speech

By David A. Wemer

Tangible solutions to counter disinformation lie “in the direction of transparency and integrity, and possibly regulation around those lines,” Daniel Fried argued.

Disinformation English

Press Release

Feb 28, 2019

Atlantic Council names Andy Carvin as Senior Fellow at Digital Forensic Research Lab

By Atlantic Council

The Atlantic Council announced that Andy Carvin has joined the council as Resident Senior Fellow at the Digital Forensic Research Lab.

Disinformation English

Event Recap

Feb 19, 2019

Seminar: Disinformation in electoral contexts

By Elin Schiffer

On February 19, 2019, the Atlantic Council in cooperation with the Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius organized a seminar on the threats of disinformation in electoral contexts. Information influence campaigns presenting challenges or threats to public elections are an increasing concern in Sweden, Lithuania and the rest of the EU. Sweden and Lithuania, both being […]

Disinformation European Union

In the News

Feb 2, 2019

Durakoglu in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: Don’t let late-night tweets distract you

Disinformation Politics & Diplomacy
Facebook likes in Oaxaca

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jan 17, 2019

#ElectionWatch: Likes from Afar in Oaxaca

By Fernando Meneses Romero, Kanishk Karan, and Jose Luis Peñarredonda

South Asian Facebook accounts artificially inflated the number of Facebook “likes” on social media content for and about the State of Oaxaca in México.

Disinformation Elections

New Atlanticist

Jan 4, 2019

Financial transparency legislation would help defend US national security

By Josh Rudolph

The Russian attack on the 2016 election broadened the nature of the threat from an esoteric need to police the financial system to a top national security priority.

Cybersecurity Disinformation

In the News

Dec 17, 2018

Graham Brookie Quoted in The Washington Post on Russian Disinformation Campaign’s Targeting of Mueller

By Atlantic Council

Graham Brookie was quoted in The Washington Post about a Russian disinformation campaign that targeted Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Disinformation English

Article

Nov 27, 2018

#MinskMonitor: Russian Escalation in Kerch

By Michael Sheldon

Russian escalation at the Kerch Strait ended in cannon fire and the capture of three Ukrainian vessels, with at least six Ukrainian sailors wounded.

Disinformation English

Experts