Russian influence on the Romanian presidential election operations had reached unprecedented sophistication through social media manipulation. On May 16, 2025, The Washington Post reported that now defeated ultranationalist candidate George Simion had surged to frontrunner...

Russian and Chinese information operations have dramatically escalated worldwide, filling gaps left by Western withdrawal. On May 15, 2025, The Economist reported that both countries are investing heavily in global media influence through state-controlled networks,...

There is renewed media attention to Qatar facilitating foreign influence operations that target conservative and MAGA media in the United States. The Gulf country is seeking to build influence among US conservatives, including facilitating high-profile...