The Great Global Disinformation Feed

Written by GDIL

September 12, 2022

The Global Disinformation Policy Database team shares recommendations for understanding global disinformation.

Perhaps the only thing that travels faster than a lie is a lie promoted on the internet. Disinformation evolves and adjusts rapidly for even the smallest of targeted social groups. With over 190 countries in the world – and each country hosting numerous social groups at risk of disinformation targeting – how can we even begin to study such a massive topic? A graduate team at the University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs has taken the initiative to aggregate sources of news about disinformation from all global regions to create a diverse feed of chosen experts and emerging topics. The team hopes the news feed will be a valuable tool for both novices and experts to stay up to date on the latest narratives and trends.  


Kristin M. – (Venezuela)

Global Americans’ comparative research project on Measuring the Impact of Misinformation, Disinformation, and Propaganda in Latin America

Free Press, Fake News, and Repression during Covid-19: Venezuela and Nicaragua

Trust in elections and disinformation in Venezuela


Abdullah D. – (China)

Brookings: China-Russia Joint Disinformation Effort

US Report Accuses China of Disinformation Campaign on Xinjiang


Ryan W. – (India)

https://twitter.com/TPanjiar – Tejasi Panjiar Associate Policy Counsel at @internetfreedom | Interested in Tech Policy; Digital Rights | Post-grad in Public Policy

https://twitter.com/KhariBiskut – assistant professor @AmericanU. postdoc @risj_oxford . i study misinformation & politics + experiments in India. @penn PhD in political science


Robert A. (UK)

Minister launches new strategy to fight online disinformation


Liz W. – (China)

Tracking Control Archives – China Media Project

Hong Kong University’s JMSC China Media Project:

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Ashley Y – (U.S.)

Joan Donovan


Ryan B. – (Climate Disinformation)

Climate Disinformation Database


Austin M – (Kazakhstan)

Information Chaos in Kazakhstan


Cameron P.- (Influence Campaigns and Disinformation)

Influence Campaigns and Disinformation


Alex H. (Latin America)

Organization of American States

UNESCO

Revisiting tools to combat disinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean


Kiril A. (Policy)

Projects & Tools

Governance of Technology & the Internet

Weaponized Narrative Initiative

Kate Starbird – University of Washington


Matthew H. (Kenya)

Disinformation and Democratic Transition: A Kenyan Case Study * Stimson Center

Countering Disinformation


Zane E. (Ireland)

Facing an Infodemic: How Ireland has Communicated Evidence-Informed Responses to Covid-19 on Social Media


Dan (Turkey)

Turkey’s ‘Disinformation’ Law Will Devastate Media Freedom, Experts Predict

Turkey’s Erdogan pledges boycott on US electronics


Easily overwhelming, isn’t it? Don’t worry- here at GDIL we strongly believe that together we can make an impact. Check out the other posts on our blog to see how we’re combatting disinformation. We are always excited to meet and to share ideas with others in the disinformation research community and welcome UT Austin students of all levels of expertise to our in-person meetings. Make sure to check back here often to see more updates to the Global Disinformation Feed as we continue to add more qualified experts to create a varied and reliable space. 

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