Democratic Integrity
ISD works to detect threats to democracy and democratic institutions around the world. Recent work includes safeguarding election integrity in the United States, the UK, Germany, Canada, France, Kenya, Australia, Ireland and Poland. Our work informs capacity-building efforts for civil society, briefings for national, state and local authorities, and expert testimony for federal committees on threats to democratic processes.
May 27, 2026
All operations on Armenia: Russia’s influence machine targets the vote
Multiple Russian information operations are converging on Armenia in an apparent attempt to influence parliamentary elections on 7 June
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
Further Reading
April 15, 2025
Arson attack on PA Governor’s residence highlights ongoing rise in US political violence
Democratic Integrity, Threat Analysis and Prevention, Threats to Public Figures
March 26, 2025
Votes and Vitriol: Online Abuse Targeting Women Candidates in the 2024 French Legislative Elections
Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Threats to Public Figures
March 24, 2025
Crushing Comments: Gendered Harassment during the 2024 EU Parliament Elections on TikTok
Accountability and Speech Protection, Democratic Integrity, Misogyny, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
February 13, 2025
AFP Showcases ISD’s work on online disinformation targeting German elections
Democratic Integrity, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Recommender Systems and Algorithms
