Defeating Disinformation

The politicisation of coronavirus highlights the issues associated with combating disinformation.

Nov 27, 20203 min read

AI and Disinformation, an Algorithmic Assault on Democracy

Disinformation is already altering our political landscape

Sep 23, 202012 min read

Microfake: How small-scale deepfakes can undermine society

Advances in deepfake technology have led to the emergence of a new picture of how doctored material will be used in disinformation campaigns

Jul 8, 202010 min read

Hong Kong: Tech Companies Becoming Mediators in Protests?

In the Hong Kong protests, China has been very effective in leveraging its soft power to stifle the international effects of negative press.

Mar 18, 20204 min read

Book Review – This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality

A review of 'This is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality' by Peter Pomerantsev.

Mar 16, 20205 min read

Infectious Lies

Coronavirus conspiracy theories are multiplying, but following common patterns.

Mar 11, 20203 min read

Is media literacy the magic bullet for fake news?

The continued threat of misinformation online demands real solutions.

Feb 28, 20204 min read

How memes are becoming the new frontier of information warfare

Memes can be a form of information warfare, and can be used to secure strategic goals.

Feb 19, 20204 min read

The Rise of Digital Propaganda – An ‘Alt-Right’ Phenomenon?

Right-wing political groups have had a significant impact on international affairs through their online activity.

Jan 22, 20204 min read

Global Conspiracy Theory Attacks

With local news in decline and more legitimate news behind internet paywalls, readers turn to social media where conspiracy theories are...

Nov 19, 20196 min read

Should Robots Kill?: Towards a Moral Framework for Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

If lethal autonomous weapons systems are to be used in war, a moral framework to guide their ethical use is warranted. Despite the limita...

Aug 12, 20196 min read

New Technology and ‘Old’ Think Tanks

Technology poses some familiar and new problems for think tanks.

Jul 12, 20194 min read

Russian Internet Efforts Go Further Than Just Helping President Trump Being Elected

The findings of Robert Mueller’s report demonstrate the sophistication of Russia’s information operations. Yet the 2016 US election may h...

May 10, 20195 min read

A Hard Hardware Breach

Western governments are shedding their inhibitions about naming and shaming states suspected of infiltrating their critical national infr...

Jan 29, 20195 min read

Social Media and Social Problems: A Complex Link

Social media is often seen as having a negative impact on politics and society. However, the evidence shows that many individuals are sce...

Nov 14, 20186 min read