How China and Russia Manipulate Information, Transforming Metro America, and More

March 12, 2022

China and Russia are joining forces to spread disinformation

As evidenced by Beijing’s amplification of Kremlin propaganda on Ukraine, China and Russia are increasingly teaming up to control narratives. The collaboration between the two countries should be seen as part of a broader project to reshape the global information landscape to favor the Kremlin and Beijing’s authoritarian political projects, argues David Bandurski.

US regions must collaborate on planning to maximize new federal funds

With historic federal spending incoming, the next five years could be transformative for metropolitan America. To maximize this opportunity, Adie Tomer, Jennifer Vey, and Caroline George call on Congress to establish a new planning coordination program within the Economic Development Administration.

Dampening the shocks from the Ukraine conflict

Already debilitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the world’s developing countries must now deal with the consequences of Russia’s Ukraine invasion. From food access to refugee flows, Indermit Gill outlines the key issues and calls for vigilant actions from policymakers to lessen the damage.

Upcoming webinars to watch

The future of Section 230 reform. In recent years, Section 230—the statute that shields websites from civil liability for user-generated content—has come under fire from scholars, advocates, and policymakers. On Monday at 10:00 AM EDT, an expert panel will highlight lessons from the last time that Congress amended the statute, and discuss better paths for reform.

Policies to help Black boys and men. The unique challenges facing Black boys and men require a specific set of policy responses, from the earliest days of life through adulthood. Join us Monday at 12:00 PM EDT for a conversation about what's next for the recently-established Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys.

The new geopolitics of state fragility. In their engagements with fragile states, China, Russia, and emerging regional powers are taking very different approaches than traditional Western and multilateral donors. What are the risks to be aware of? Tune in on Friday at 10:00 AM EDT for a discussion hosted by the Project on International Order and Strategy at Brookings.

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