Foreign interference in democratic elections has put disinformation at the forefront of policy in Europe and the United States. The second edition of Democratic defense against disinformation takes stock of how governments, multinational institutions, civil-society groups, and the private sector have responded to the disinformation challenge.

The Palmer advertisements were a problem in more ways than one. They contained content that was possibly distorted, potentially divisive, and likely damaging to Australia’s reputation and international relationships.

Strategies that pander to the party “base” have been thoroughly discredited, writes Michael Gill.

Our political currency has become so devalued that perhaps it’s time for a royal commission into politics. Just look at what it’s done for the banks!

Trust in democratic and other key institutions has declined, and this is compounded by new capabilities of adversaries seeking to interfere in elections and to undermine people’s trust in those institutions. This policy brief explores areas where interference has been detected across the world and considers key learnings from those examples.