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Anne Applebaum: A New Propaganda War

The Bulwark Podcast

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The Global Propaganda War: Tactics and Challenges

The chapter explores the new propaganda tactics employed by autocratic regimes like China and Russia, focusing on their efforts to poison concepts like human rights and democracy through media empires. It discusses the spread of disinformation, the shift towards highlighting negativity in Western countries, and the challenges faced in countering propaganda through innovative strategies. The narrative delves into the threats posed by foreign influence in elections and the need for transparency in algorithms to combat misinformation.

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