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Russian influence operations exploit the vulnerabilities of social media platforms to disseminate false narratives and amplify divisive content in order to undermine democracies, divide societies, and weaken Western alliances. In conducting these operations, the Kremlin employs a variety of tools across the social media space, including fake accounts/personas, political advertisements, bot networks, and traditional propaganda outlets. Additionally... Читать дальше...

What should give Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz nightmares? Imagine this: A Chinese netizen posts that, because of unfair American trade practices, it is patriotic to boycott Starbucks. State-run media outlets circulate the claim, and it ricochets around the Chinese Internet. Soon others heed the call.

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As a part of its Future of American Power series, GMF hosted a conversation with Dr. Benn Steil on his latest book The Marshall Plan: Dawn of the Cold War (2018). Steil’s book provides a comprehensive examination of the Marshall Plan and an important contribution to Cold War literature. We spoke with him about the Marshall Plan’s lasting impact on Europe and the transatlantic partnership, and what historical lessons can be applied in today’s global context.