To win the internet, the Pentagon’s info ops need more humanity and a dash of absurdity

U.S. information operations should dispense with deception and obfuscation and embrace truth as well as the absurdity of meme culture.

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Americans should be ready — and watching — for Russian meddling in the midterms and beyond

Considering Putin’s threats against the West, it is unlikely Moscow will waive an opportunity to undermine the U.S. during election season.

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The reason to ban TikTok has nothing to do with data security 

The People’s Republic of China has the power to manipulate one of the world’s most popular apps into a massive global propaganda machine. 

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Banning TikTok won’t protect Americans’ sensitive data

Banning TikTok because of its Chinese owners leaves policymakers playing a game of whack-a-mole instead of focusing on privacy legislation that matters. 

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It’s [Almost] Over; Much Damage Has Been Done; But I [We] Have A Call To Unexpected Action

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