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61. James Rubin: Working for Biden, American intervention, and the fight against Russian disinformation

Feb 26, 2024
Discussion on American intervention limits, Biden's foreign policy alignment, challenges of countering Russian disinformation, and the impact of social media on global politics. Insights on disinformation tactics, foreign interference challenges, and the decline of authority in the age of social media. Emphasis on combatting disinformation in the AI era and the evolving American narrative in a competitive global context.
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  • Challenges in countering Russian and Chinese disinformation to safeguard American interests.
  • Importance of pursuing causes one deeply cares about in global issues.

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Challenging Disinformation from Foreign Actors

The U.S. faces a significant challenge in countering disinformation spread by Russia and China to undermine American and Western interests. The Global Engagement Center spearheads efforts to combat this threat, focusing on exposing foreign disinformation campaigns and highlighting the origin of misleading information to empower audiences to discern the truth.

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