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US Diplomacy on Twitter (and Why It Should Remain There)

US Diplomacy on Twitter (and Why It Should Remain There)

By Kevin Chen
While the platform does face long-term issues, U.S. diplomats should continue using it – rather than ceding Twitter to Chinese influence.

Why Elon Musk’s Twitter Purchase Is a National Security Concern

Why Elon Musk’s Twitter Purchase Is a National Security Concern

By Charles Mok
Elon Musk’s Twitter deal reveals loopholes in U.S. national security oversight.
Uzbekistan Unblocks Twitter, TikTok Still Restricted

Uzbekistan Unblocks Twitter, TikTok Still Restricted

By Catherine Putz
The blocking and unblocking of certain social media platforms over the last year stems from a data localization law signed in January 2021.

China’s Growing ‘Twiplomacy’ in Indonesia

China’s Growing ‘Twiplomacy’ in Indonesia

By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat
Despite being banned inside China, Twitter is broadening Chinese diplomats' engagements with the Indonesian public.

The US Should Ban China’s State Media From Social Platforms

The US Should Ban China’s State Media From Social Platforms

By David L. Sloss
U.S. companies – including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter – are subsidizing Chinese and Russian information warfare by providing free electronic amplification services.

Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts Linked to Philippines’ Marcos Jr.

Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts Linked to Philippines’ Marcos Jr.

By Sebastian Strangio
The accounts are part of the politician's well-oiled machinery of social media manipulation.

Should Social Media Companies Ban the Taliban?

Should Social Media Companies Ban the Taliban?

By Andressa Oliveira
The Taliban’s social media presence once again invites a debate on the repercussions of the technology industry’s role in world politics.
Twitter Unveils Bespoke Emoji Supporting Asia’s ‘Milk Tea Alliance’

Twitter Unveils Bespoke Emoji Supporting Asia’s ‘Milk Tea Alliance’

By Sebastian Strangio
According to the social media giant, the past year has seen more than 11 million Tweets featuring the #MilkTeaAlliance hashtag.

Faith in Fakes: What a ‘Khamenei Tweet’ About Trump Actually Tells Us

Faith in Fakes: What a ‘Khamenei Tweet’ About Trump Actually Tells Us

By Abhijnan Rej
To understand the disinformation epidemic, start with the late Umberto Eco’s novels

Twitter Suspends Sock Puppet Accounts Linked to Thai Military

Twitter Suspends Sock Puppet Accounts Linked to Thai Military

By Sebastian Strangio
Given how central social media networks have become to political life in Southeast Asia, it is no surprise that the region's governments are trying to manipulate and control them.

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

After the Kurds, Will Trump Abandon Afghanistan Next?

By Uzair Younus
Given the Syria debacle, one cannot rule out a tweet that abruptly announces the end of the war in Afghanistan.
Twitter Reveals China's Influence Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Protests

Twitter Reveals China's Influence Campaign Targeting Hong Kong Protests

By Tami Abdollah
It’s the first instance of a U.S. social media company identifying a Chinese government-run disinformation campaign.

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