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Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban

Sun, Aug 30, 2020

The infowar behind the Belarus revolution

Belarusians have managed to outmaneuver the heavy-handed efforts of dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka to silence the protest movement, but now they must also overcome a Kremlin-run infowar.

UkraineAlert by Franak Viačorka

Belarus Democratic Transitions
Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban

Tue, Jun 23, 2020

US government broadcasters have long advanced the cause of freedom. Now they’re under threat.

One of the most effective tools for explaining America and its best values to the world may vanish. But you don’t advance freedom by dismantling free institutions or a free press. You advance it by empowering them.

New Atlanticist by Josh Lipsky, Daniel Fried

Europe & Eurasia Media
Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban

Mon, Jun 15, 2020

How Maria Ressa described her fight for press freedom before her conviction

During the Digital Forensic Research Lab’s 360/OS event in June 2018, Ressa described The Philippines, which has some of the highest rates of social-media usage in the world, as “patient zero in the fight [over] fake news.”

New Atlanticist by David A. Wemer

Disinformation East Asia

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Peter Dickinson

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Jeffrey Gedmin

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Belarus Conflict

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Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Ukraine raised the alarm over weaponized social media long before Trump’s twitter ban

Tech giant Twitter's decision to block the account of US President Donald Trump has sparked a global free speech debate, but Ukraine has been warning for years about the dangers of weaponized social media.

UkraineAlert by Victor Tregubov

Media Non-Traditional Threats

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

Riaz in East Asia Forum: COVID-19 ails Bangladesh’s health, politics and economy

In the News by Atlantic Council

Bangladesh Coronavirus

Mon, Jan 11, 2021

Cole’s “Ghost Fleet” featured in Task & Purpose’s list of military movie ideas

On January 11, Forward Defense nonresident senior fellow August Cole was featured in an article in Task & Purpose on new ideas for military movies.

In the News by Atlantic Council

Media Security & Defense
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Thu, Dec 17, 2020

Countering Chinese disinformation reports

A series of reports on countering Chinese disinformation campaigns around the globe from the Digital Forensic Research Lab and Asia Security Initiative, housed in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security.

In-Depth Research & Reports by Digital Forensic Research Lab

China Digital Policy

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

France: Lost in translation?

French President Emmanuel Macron seems to be feuding with the press again—but not in France, this time, but with the American media. The dust-up concerns the separation of church and state and comes as Macron, leader of one of the United States’ closest allies, prepares to launch a major new initiative in France’s fight against religious extremism.

New Atlanticist by Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux

France Media

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Snegovaya featured on the Russia File podcast to break down media dynamics in Russian politics

In the News by Atlantic Council

Elections Media
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Wed, Nov 11, 2020

#DFRLabCoffeeBreak with Investigative Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono

Investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono sat down with the DFRLab to discuss media freedom in Zimbabwe.

Interview

Africa Corruption

Mon, Nov 9, 2020

Hu in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on Russian propaganda during the election cycle

On November 9, Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow Evanna Hu co-wrote an article for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists titled “Here’s how Russia’s RT spread propaganda in the lead-up to the election.

In the News by Atlantic Council

Disinformation Elections

Fri, Nov 6, 2020

Brooks featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film ‘Veterans Day 2020’

On November 6, Atlantic Council Nonresident Senior Fellow Michelle Kholos Brooks was featured in BroadwayWorld for the premiere of her short film Veterans Day 2020.

In the News by Atlantic Council

Afghanistan Civil Society

Tue, Nov 3, 2020

Cole authors preface of US Marine Corps University graphic novel

On November 3, Marine Corps University released a graphic novel exploring the future of the Marine Corps titled “Destination Unknown, Volume 2.” Forward Defense Nonresident Senior Fellow August Cole authored the preface and served as a writing mentor for this project.

In the News by Atlantic Council

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