ELfR Podcast: China, a counterweight to Russia or a threat to the West?
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between Russia and the west, what are the likely scenarios in…
El triunfo de Karla | Opinión | EL PAÍS
Se pruebe o no la trama rusa, esa sensación ya corrompe y corroe las esencias del Estado https://elpais.com
Kremlin trolls burned across the Internet as Washington debated options
The Russian disinformation threat went uncontested as it metastasized. Source: Kremlin trolls burned across the Internet as Washington debated options
Opinion | Confessions of a Digital Nazi Hunter
In the wake of Trump’s victory, I built a bot to expose bigots. Then Twitter suspended it — and kept the bigots. Source: Opinion | Confessions of a Digital Nazi…
‘Trumpism’ is ingrained in white America. When he goes, it will remain | Cas Mudde
The Republican party’s leader is no anomaly, he’s a voice for its deep-seated radicalised base who suddenly find themselves in the mainstream, writes the academic and author Cas Mudde Source:…
How Americans Became Vulnerable to Russian Disinformation by Kent Harrington
Social media moguls’ disregard for facts may have facilitated Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. But Russia’s success in peddling bogus news via Twitter and Facebook exposed more…
The real reasons why British workers won’t pick fruit
It’s about housing, transport, benefits, pay, and the culture of work. Source: The real reasons why British workers won’t pick fruit
‘Dark Money,’ by Jane Mayer | The New York Times
“Dark Money” argues that the Koch brothers and a small number of allied plutocrats have essentially hijacked American democracy. Source: ‘Dark Money,’ by Jane Mayer – The New York Times
The Rise of Poland’s Far Right|Foreign Affairs
The rise of the Polish far right has deeper historical roots than many right-wing populist movements in Europe. But more worrying than the extremist groups is the extent to which…
The Polish government is cracking down on private media — in the name of combating ‘fake news’ – The Washington Post
The latest case of authoritarians following Trump’s lead. Source: The Polish government is cracking down on private media — in the name of combating ‘fake news’ – The Washington Post
ISD report examines Kremlin and other influences on German elections
New ISD report examines Kremlin and other influences on the German elections. Make Germany Great Again