Sino-Russian Convergence in Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference: A Global Threat to the US and Its Allies

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1. Submission Statement: China and Russia’s cooperation in foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) represents a growing challenge to the West. Tamas Matura explores how China and Russia have employed similar tactics in media weaponization to sow global distrust in Western democracies. By aligning their narratives, leveraging state-controlled media, and deploying sophisticated cyber strategies, Moscow and Beijing present a formidable challenge to democratic information ecosystems. While their individual strategies and priorities may differ, their shared goal of undermining Western influence ensures continued collaboration in this domain. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for developing effective countermeasures to safeguard the integrity of information spaces worldwide.

2. And why “their guy” shut down Voice of America.

3. This has been obvious to anyone paying attention, at least some European countries have begun to take steps to counteract these campaigns. Sadly the same cannot be said for the US. Are there any reports available yet on the misinformation campaign around Gaza last year? Leading up to the American election social media was saturated with Free Palestine content, all of it blaming Democrats for genocide. Then literally the day after the election it just sort of stopped. Even now that the situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically I rarely see much content on it unless I seek it out.

4. They forgot Iran 

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