Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference
Democratic societies face a barrage of influence operations from foreign state actors that threaten election integrity, national security and individual rights. ISD is a world leader in identifying, analysing, exposing and combating Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), identifying networks of pro-Kremlin, pro-Chinese and pro-Iranian influence that is manipulative in character and conducted in an intentional and coordinated manner. Actors of such activity can be state or non-state actors, including their proxies inside and outside of their own territory.
July 7, 2026
Canada’s local elections face growing foreign interference risks
ISD-US' Managing Director for Transatlantic Policy and Programming David Salvo warns of foreign threats to Canadian elections in The Globe and Mail.
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation
Further Reading
October 17, 2022
Trump fans urging for rise in poll watchers ahead of midterms
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Threat Analysis and Prevention
October 8, 2022
GOP gubernatorial candidate claims she is prepared for office thanks to her media career
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
October 6, 2022
Effectiveness of the Sanctions on Russian State-Affiliated Media in the EU – An investigation into website traffic & possible circumvention methods
Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation, Tech Accountability and Safety, Tech Legislation and Regulation
September 29, 2022
Trump re-energizes QAnon community just weeks ahead of the midterm elections
Democratic Integrity, Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference, Targeted Threats, Hate and Abuse
