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New Atlanticist

Aug 14, 2018

Mandatory standards are critical to protecting US elections

By Heather Regnault

Russian government hackers have gained access to systems that represent America’s most cherished institution—the democratic vote.

Cybersecurity Elections

New Atlanticist

Aug 13, 2018

The Ohrid Group: Now is the time

By Atlantic Council

We see this as a “now or never” moment for your country, for you, and for your children’s’ future. Your government and the Greek government were not negotiating as yesterday’s rivals but as tomorrow’s friends.

Elections NATO

AfricaSource

Aug 13, 2018

After Mali’s runoff, challenges remain

By J. Peter Pham

As the attempts by militants to disrupt the democratic process underscored, the security situation in Mali, especially the sparsely-populated northern expanses of the country, remains precarious.

Africa Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Aug 12, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Partisan Media Deepens Divides in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

During recent elections in Colombia, entities on all ends of the political spectrum spread misinformation and editorialized to suit varied agendas.

Colombia Disinformation

AfricaSource

Jul 30, 2018

Why Mali’s election matters

By J. Peter Pham

While the July 30, 2018, general election in Zimbabwe—the first in almost four decades where longtime ruler Robert Mugabe won’t be on the ballot—has been attracting a great deal more attention, the presidential election in Mali one day earlier matters just as much and, arguably, is even more important to the security and geopolitical interests […]

Africa Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jul 20, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Everyday Misinformation in Colombia

By Jose Luis Peñarredonda

Colombia's presidential election was rife with concerns over the impact disinformation and misinformation on voter behavior and the overall election.

Colombia Disinformation

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 30, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Bot Battlefield at #AMLOFest

By Donara Barojan

A hashtag campaign under #AMLOFest quickly attracted pro-AMLO and anti-AMLO accounts, who used it to promote and smear presidential candidate Lopez Obrador.

Disinformation Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 30, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Hashtags For Cash In Mexico

By Ben Nimmo

Before Mexico’s presidential election, a network of Twitter accounts has been pushing partisan messages apparently paid for by local political groups.

Disinformation Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 28, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Trending Beyond Borders in Mexico

By Ben Nimmo, Donara Barojan, Jose Luis Peñarredonda, and Kanishk Karan

Ahead of Mexico’s presidential election on July 1, a network of Facebook pages and Twitter accounts has been promoting partisan political messages, most of them attacking front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

Disinformation Elections

2018 Elections in Latin America

Jun 20, 2018

#ElectionWatch: Bots and Boosters in Mexico

By Ben Nimmo and Donara Barojan

Mexican political party the New Alliance (Nueva Alianza, or PANAL) has been benefiting from significant online amplification by a cluster of activists and probable Twitter bots, in the countdown to the country’s July 1 election.

Disinformation Elections

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