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Bret Schafer of the Alliance for Securing Democracy joins the diplomatic mission of the European Union to the United States to talk about Russian disinformation campaigns, their role in shaping narratives about the war in Ukraine, and the challenges [...]
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Chinese state media and government officials have been increasingly echoing Russian disinformation and undermining Beijing's efforts to promote a neutral position. As Russia faces renewed condemnation for the a [...]
In 1997, I was living in Cambodia, working for the U.S. government to help solidify the country’s fragile democracy. The air was hopeful: Civic groups were preparing to monitor upcoming elections, political parties were selecting candidates and draf [...]
After Russian state outlets were blocked in Europe and restricted around the world on major social media platforms, Chinese state media and government officials have emerged as major amplifiers of pro-Kremlin disinformation on the war in Ukraine. “W [...]
War crimes in Ukraine and the world response. Parliamentary elections in Hungary. Political scientist Andis Kudors and journalist of the Latvian Radio News Service Uģis Lībietis evaluate the current affairs. We are in contact with Kristine Berzina, [...]
Etienne Soula, research analyst with the Alliance for Securing Democracy, speaks to Newsy on the rise of the far right ahead of France's presidential election. [...]
Alliance for Securing Democracy Senior Fellow Kristine Berzina joins DW News to discuss the situation in Bucha after President Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of committing war crimes. [...]
Zack Cooper of the German Marshall Fund of the United States says China is probably overestimating the degree to which Europe sees a need to engage “in a productive way” with it, especially when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine war. [...]
During an interview on "Mornings with Maria," Zack Cooper of the Alliance for Securing Democracy argued that the relationship between China and Russia is "as strong as ever." [...]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s passionate speech in Congress underscored the broader consequences of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s brutal war in Ukraine, tying it to the struggle for global democracy. He thanked President Biden for “ [...]
Over a month into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, shelling continues in some of the country’s major cities. We’ll hear from Vira, who is staying put in Kyiv, at least for the time being. And the BBC’s Kateryna Khinkulova explains how the conflict i [...]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used an address to France's parliament on Wednesday to call on French companies still working in Russia to "stop sponsoring" the Kremlin's aggression against his country. Kristine Berzina, Senior Fellow at the [...]
Caroline Hyde, Taylor Riggs & Katie Greifeld discuss one topic from three different angles after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's show tackles Biden's trip to Europe Guests Today: Kristine Berzina of German Marshall Fund's Alliance for S [...]
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, some members of the far-right media in the United States have been echoing Kremlin talking points and conspiracy theories justifying the war. By parroting and feeding Kremlin narratives, the far-right has provi [...]
Chris, Melanie, and Zack discuss Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. They explain what has been surprising to each of them thus far in the conflict. Why has Russia struggled so mightily? Why has Ukraine fought so effectively? And why have the Unit [...]
Alliance for Securing Democracy's Kristine Berzina says ties between Moscow and Washington have been on shaky ground for years. [...]
David Salvo, Deputy Director of the Alliance for Securing Democracy and senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund, discusses the Ukraine War. He spoke with Bloomberg's David Westin. [...]
Nearly a month since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin has continued to spread outlandish, illogical narratives to justify the war. While disinformation during wartime is not a new phenomenon, it has reached new heights and audiences in the social [...]
Charges of stealing elections have been all too common in the US over the past decade and really went into hyper drive in 2020. But David Levine with the Alliance for Securing Democracy believes there is something simple that could restore trust: [...]
For the last three weeks, people around the world have been watching the war in Ukraine unfold on their phones, intimately observing live footage of the conflict’s devastation alongside rampant fake news from Russia claiming the war isn’t real. Disi [...]
For weeks since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, Zelensky has pleaded for help from lawmakers in various allied states, including the United Kingdom and Canada. Thus far, the U.S. has imposed various sanctions against Russia and has provided m [...]
Volodymyr Zelensky has addressed the US Congress. Ukraine's president made a plea for more help to defend his country against Vladimir Putin's forces. On day 21 of the Russian invasion, with shelling and air strikes continuing, Zelensky appealed to [...]
We hear it all the time: Russia is engaged in a disinformation campaign to undercut support for Ukraine. But how does it actually work, has it had any influence, and how can it be stopped? Bret Schafer from The Alliance Securing Democracy gives us [...]
In the wake of misinformation about the 2020 election, one expert believes democracy is on the ballot this year. David Levine, elections integrity fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy and former Ada County elections director from 2017 to 20 [...]
Background Briefing with Ian Masters · How Far Will Xi Jinping Go in Supporting His Fellow Dictator Putin? We begin with talks between The U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Rome after leaks from [...]
ASD Senior Fellow Kristine Berzina spoke to Newsy about the transatlantic response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Putin’s fear of a democratic Ukraine on March 12, 2022. [...]
David Salvo, deputy director of GMF’s Alliance for Securing Democracy and a former State Department official in Russia, joined Fox News to discuss Putin’s “failures” during Russia’s war in Ukraine on March 12, 2022. [...]
ASD Senior Fellow Kristine Berzina joined CTV News on March 11, 2022 to discuss Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, the impact of economic sanctions, and the prospect for a diplomatic solution. [...]
First: We’re entering a new phase of the war in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its attacks on civilians. Cue: pressure on the US to hit Russia harder. We’ll break down Biden’s big announcement this week banning Russian oil, the damage it could cause to [...]
ASD Senior Fellow Kristine Berzina joins Washington Journal to discuss bans on Russian oil imports and the impact on global energy markets. [...]
The Chinese government’s promotion of Russian disinformation in the middle of the war has ignited concern among Western officials because of China’s powerful diplomatic standing and extensive cyberabilities. Analysts who study disinformation from th [...]
Senior Fellow Kristine Berzina discusses the U.S. and U.K. ban on Russian oil imports. Berzina says cutting energy will directly affect citizens in both the U.S. and EU through higher energy costs. [...]
Global oil prices soared Tuesday as President Joe Biden announced that the United States will ban imports of Russian energy — a move that could have a dramatic impact in punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime for its invasion of Ukraine [...]
This program looks at President Biden banning Russian oil imports, Ukrainian President Zelensky addressing British Parliament, and Congress finalizing a $1.5 trillion omnibus spending bill with emergency aid for Ukraine and COVID-19 prep. ASD Senior [...]
The Alliance for Securing Democracy’s Deputy Director David Salvo joined Newsy’s Evening Debrief on March 7, 2022 to discuss Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine and the possibility for a diplomatic offramp. [...]
Russia’s war on Ukraine has built an unprecedented level of unity and geopolitical decisiveness across the Atlantic and among democracies around the world. This is the precise opposite of what Russia had intended. Russia has worked to sow discord wi [...]
The Ukraine invasion is forcing the European Union to completely rethink its energy policy. Kristine Berzina joined BBC on March 4, 2022 to discuss the implications of Europe separating itself from Russian oil and gas. [...]
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, and more Ukrainians continue to be killed and displaced, it is difficult not to feel pessimistic about what could happen next in this war. With so many different angles to this story, WNYC reached out t [...]
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies, are there any off ramps left for Putin to take? Senior fellow at the Cato Institute Justin Logan and senior fellow at the Alliance for Securing Democracy Kristine Berzina join Ayman to discuss. [...]
The situation in Ukraine is the focus of the world's media. The shelling of Kharkiv has been condemned as a war crime by the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. There has been damage across the whole of Ukraine, but the next phase of the Russia [...]