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Our philanthropists and their oligarchs

Wrong Side of History • 389 implied HN points • 25 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Donations Foreign influence Democracy Political Campaigns
  1. Elon Musk is being criticized for influencing European politics, especially in Britain and Germany. Some politicians worry that his social media power can spread misinformation and support extreme causes.
  2. There are calls for stricter rules on political donations to prevent foreign billionaires like Musk from affecting elections. Groups like Best for Britain say we need to protect our democratic system from outside influence.
  3. Some think tanks want to limit how much one person can donate to political parties. They believe this will help stop British politics from becoming too much like American politics.

Election Exclusive: British Advisors to Kamala Harris Hope to "Kill Musk's Twitter"

The DisInformation Chronicle • 2465 implied HN points • 22 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Strategy Foreign influence Political Campaigns Disinformation Legislation
  1. A group of British advisors is working with Kamala Harris to undermine Elon Musk's Twitter. They plan to do this by attacking its advertising revenue and promoting censorship.
  2. The Center for Countering Digital Hate, linked to these advisors, has been active in U.S. politics, attempting to influence legislation and public perception about misinformation online.
  3. There are concerns about the legality of the CCDH's actions, especially since they may violate rules for tax-exempt organizations by engaging in substantial lobbying efforts.

It's 2024: Are We Going To Make It?

Emerald Robinson’s The Right Way • 6130 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Election Foreign influence Media Control National Security
  1. America is seen as a post-constitutional nation by some, with the federal government having no clear limitations.
  2. There are concerns about the infiltration of communism in American society, with examples like rigged elections and foreign interference.
  3. The urgency for unity and support for independent journalism is emphasized as a means to combat perceived threats and challenges.

Free Press Investigations Get Results

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2735 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Gaza Conflict Foreign influence Academic Freedom
  1. DEI initiatives are being scaled back and in some cases shut down in various states, leading to significant reform efforts in higher education
  2. An imam in Gaza who was kidnapped by Hamas was successfully released due to public pressure and challenges to Hamas' legitimacy
  3. A New York City school apologized for removing Israel from a map, sparking discussions on bias, hate, antisemitism, and foreign influence in education
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A Dying Françafrique?

An Africanist Perspective • 949 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Foreign influence Power Dynamics
  1. France's influence in its former African colonies is declining significantly, with protests against the CFA currency and reminders of colonial history weakening French ties.
  2. France is no longer the dominant power in francophone Africa, as China has become the largest trade partner and countries like Central African Republic and Mali are forging closer security ties with Russia.
  3. The erosion of economic dependency, the rise of new major power competitors, and the decline in voting similarity between France and its African colonies are key factors in the declining French influence in the region.

The Biden Money Laundering Operation

The Reactionary • 212 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Corruption Foreign influence Payments Evidence
  1. The House Oversight Committee discovered a complex money laundering scheme involving the Biden family and foreign companies.
  2. Payments over $10 million were made to Biden family members, with funds structured to conceal their origins.
  3. The investigation also revealed significant financial involvement with foreign entities, particularly from China, and highlighted the need for further scrutiny.

Twitter exec says 'hundreds of thousands' of Russian disinformation accounts still active on Twitter

Weaponized • 32 implied HN points • 13 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Disinformation Foreign influence Information Warfare National Security
  1. Former Twitter executive confirms 'hundreds of thousands' of Russian disinformation accounts remain active on Twitter.
  2. Russian disinformation accounts on Twitter target Americans in an ongoing campaign.
  3. Social media platforms face challenges in countering foreign influence and disinformation.

Russia amplifies calls for civil war in the U.S.

Weaponized • 10 HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign influence Disinformation Election interference Immigration
  1. Russia is amplifying calls for civil war in the U.S. by promoting inflammatory articles and tweets about border disputes.
  2. Russia has a history of using immigration issues to sow divisions and destabilize democratic processes, part of their hybrid warfare strategy.
  3. Russian state propaganda outlets like RT and Sputnik are engaged in a possible disinformation campaign to polarize public opinion and exacerbate tensions in the U.S., especially in the lead-up to the upcoming presidential election.

"Không quản lý được an ninh"

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 19 implied HN points • 10 Apr 13
🌍 World Politics Internet regulation Data security National Security Foreign influence Government Control
  1. Companies need to manage national security and public order when providing internet services.
  2. VNG and other Vietnamese companies must comply with regulations on internet security and content management.
  3. VNG is using the concept of 'managing security' to influence government policies in their favor.

My Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Renee’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Transparency Regulation Social media Foreign influence
  1. An important issue is the lack of transparency and accountability of private platforms in managing content and discussions.
  2. The FBI's approach to Twitter and the issue of foreign influence needs more precise and confident reporting.
  3. There is a need for platforms and governments to address state actor propaganda and manipulation with clear policies and transparency.

My (Abridged) Interview with Michael Shellenberger

Renee’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Politics Social media Foreign influence Transparency
  1. There is concern about lack of trust in media and partisan divide around Twitter files and Pentagon activities.
  2. It is necessary to improve the precision of FBI reports and confidence threshold in investigations.
  3. Transparency in platform actions and data is crucial for rebuilding trust in government and social media companies.

Ottawa Has Fallen

TOP SECRET UMBRA • 0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Espionage Democracy Election interference National Security Foreign influence
  1. Canada faced serious Chinese interference during their 2021 federal election, raising concerns about democracy and security.
  2. American media has largely ignored the story of Chinese interference in Canada, despite potential implications for US security.
  3. The situation in Canada highlights the need for stronger laws and counterintelligence measures to combat foreign influence.