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Feb 19, 2021

Warrick quoted in Lawfare on Iranian information operations
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Warrick quoted in Lawfare on Iranian information operations

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On February 19, FD NRSF Thomas Warrick was quoted in a piece titled “How to Understand Iranian Information Operations.” In this piece, Warrick claims that Iran is using disinformation tactics as a retaliation tactic, asserting national power without direct escalation.

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Rather than being faced with doing nothing, leaving, or being kicked out, such a joint approach can make the US the more attractive partner, undermine Iran’s ability to control the narrative, and improve prospects for future security cooperation.

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Iran-Taliban growing ties: What’s different this time?

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Regional cooperation might be the only solution to reach a lasting peace for Afghanistan and, in that regard, Iran may be able to help.

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Weaponized: How rumors about COVID-19’s origins led to a narrative arms race

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A joint research project from the Digital Forensic Research Lab and the Associate Press on information environments during the first six months of COVID-19.

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