How the U.S. Can Counter Disinformation from Russia and China

Attempts by Russia, China, and other U.S. adversaries to spread dangerous false narratives need to be countered before they take root.

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Why Indonesia Moved Its Capital to a Jungle Hundreds of Miles Away, and more

·  Why Indonesia Moved Its Capital to a Jungle Hundreds of Miles Away
The new city, Nusantara, comes as Jakarta continues to sink at a record pace

·  America’s Failed Approach to Iran Can’t Really Be Called a Strategy
For almost a decade, Washington has had an attitude toward Iran — unrelenting opposition and pressure — but not a strategy

·  NATO’s Weak Spot Against Russia Facing a Choice to Take Up Arms
The undefended Aland Islands in the Baltic Sea have long been a gap in Europe’s shield. Remilitarization could turn them into one of the West’s key defenses

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Iranian Plot to Kill U.S. Officials, Politicians

A Pakistani man with ties to Iran was charged with murder-for-hire plot as part of an alleged scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil. Law enforcement foiled the charged plot before any attack could be carried out.

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How Deepfakes Are Being Used

Digital tools can alter images of ourselves and others in ways that are more convincing and harder to detect than ever before. They can create spectacular special effects in movies. But they also are used with the images or voices of people without their consent, or to create propaganda with the intent to fool people.

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China’s High Stakes and Deepfakes in the Philippines

A covert social media campaign operated by the Chinese government appears to be spreading a deepfake video seeking to undermine support for Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. China is conducting the campaign amid a high-stakes standoff with the Philippines over claims in the South China Sea.

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Key U.S. Adversaries ‘Hiding Their Hand’ as They Hone Election Influence Operations

The latest assessment from U.S. intelligence officials, shared Monday, reveals that Russia, China, and Iran are already deep into campaigns seeking to sway voters and undermine confidence in the democratic process. The intelligence assessment shows that just like in 2016 and in 2020, Russian influence efforts are focused on support for the candidacy of Trump.

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Why Chinese Technology Set Off Alarm Bells in Germany

Even as the German government moves to bar components made by China’s Huawei and ZTE from core parts of the country’s 5G networks, some German companies are looking to work with Chinese firms in other critical areas.

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