Push and Poll: How Search Engines Reflected and Relegated Polish State-Backed Media in the 2023 Election
Since coming to power in 2015, Poland’s Law and Justice (PiS) party has eroded media freedom and pluralism, taking over…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
Five insights from five years of college virtual exchanges
Traditional in person study abroad programs have long been hailed as gateways to cross-cultural enrichment, allowing students to broaden their…
Congressional Messaging on the War in Ukraine: GOP’s Loud Divisions, Democrats’ Quiet Unity
Congress has approved more than $100 billion in aid for Ukraine since Russia invaded the country in February 2022. Throughout…
Malaysia’s diversity should be celebrated, not used as a political weapon, Southeast Asian MPs say
During the elections, discriminatory and hateful campaign rhetoric flooded various social media platforms, with TikTok even saying that it was…
Russia Floods Twitter with Propaganda about the Kakhovka Dam’s Collapse
In the early hours of June 6, an explosion collapsed the Kakhovka dam, releasing a torrent of water across the…
Timor-Leste must stay true to democratic, human rights underpinnings when expanding digital rights framework, Southeast Asian MPs say
Timor-Leste’s admirable commitment to democratic and human rights principles in its 20 years of independence must be maintained and strengthened…
Journalism and Technology: the use of drones for news gathering in Africa
Journalism has rapidly evolved over the years thanks to advancements in technology that have produced new tools and techniques for…
Media viability: the global versus the local
Market reforms, rebuilding trust, and digital regulation and innovation were key themes to emerge from a series of consultations on…
RT en Español Won’t Stay Off YouTube
YouTube was essential to RT’s early success, helping the Russian propaganda network expand its audience across the globe. YouTube’s decision…
Recommendations for the Global Digital Compact by the CoD Working Group on Democracy and Technology
The recommendations were compiled based on deliberations and inputs of members of the Community of Democracies’ Working Group on Democracy…