Debating Disinformation and Defunding Decisions

The chapter explores the fallout from a controversial ranking system, sparking outrage among politicians aiming to defund the organization. It emphasizes the delicate balance between combatting disinformation and protecting free speech, with international press reactions underscoring concerns over censorship and narrative control. Critiques of the Global Disinformation Index (GDI) are analyzed, focusing on transparency issues and the discrepancy between their values and actions, culminating in a detailed account of the speaker's testimony at the House of Lords on disinformation challenges and the evolution of the discourse over the past decade.