Ballots, blackouts, and the truth we need
Rumours and manufactured narratives in Bangladesh are no longer a “social media problem.” They put people in harm’s way, corrode…
Theme: Misinformation
Policy Brief: Disinformation Economy in Pakistan
Disinformation in Pakistan is no longer an incidental byproduct of digital communication; it is a fully operational economy. Falsehoods are…
Russia’s Worldwide Information Manipulations on Telegram and X A Pilot Study
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) has emerged as one of the most severe global risks as “the disruptive capabilities…
Inflaming Divides: Russian Narratives on the California Wildfires
Last week, devastating wildfires ignited across Los Angeles County in what is one of the most destructive natural disasters in…
Far-Right Extremists Push Conspiracies, Antisemitism, and Violent Rhetoric in Wake of Second Trump Assassination Attempt
The FBI is currently investigating an apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump on September 15 at his…
Political crises in the Andean countries
Democracies in the Andean region are vulnerable to crises driven by social explosions, political and social polarization, electoral denialism, organized…
Year of Elections from the National Endowment for Democracy
Announcing a new publication from John K. Glenn of our esteemed partner, the National Endowment for Democracy, entitled “Year of…
Is the Tinubu administration fuelling or fighting information disorder?
The rapid spread of information through online/offline platforms has brought unprecedented challenges within and outside Nigeria. Information disorder has become…
Annual Report 2023/2024
The Atlantic Council plays a crucial role in providing understanding of this historic moment, particularly in making clear the stakes…
Fighting Fake News: How mis-and Disinformation legislation is weaponized against journalists
In the aftermath of Russia’s deadly attack in Mariupol, Ukraine, that left nearly 600 civilians dead, journalist Maria Ponomarenko found…