Key U.S. foreign policy issues, drama with the Federal Aviation Administration, and how Middle Eastern conflicts play out on social media.
| How Middle Eastern conflicts are playing out on social media Social media campaigns are now a regular tool of Middle Eastern governments. Daniel Byman discusses why the region’s populations are so vulnerable to information influence operations, how disinformation campaigns are conducted, and how democratic governments, social media companies, and civil society organizations can help combat these campaigns. Read more |
| Did the FAA cry wolf on 5G? Last week, President Biden announced an agreement to delay deployment of the new 5G wireless spectrum around airports after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressed safety concerns about its use. Tom Wheeler explains how the delays and difficulties came about and how they could have been prevented. Read more |
| Listen: Key US foreign policy challenges On the latest episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Michael O’Hanlon outlines some of the most challenging foreign policy issues facing the United States today, including Russia-Ukraine tensions, competition with China, and America’s continued interests in Afghanistan. Listen to the podcast |
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