ARTICLES

20 Apr 2022

Labelling Fake News: The Politics of Regulating Disinformation in Thailand

Janjira Sombatpoonsiri

In Thailand, determining what news is true or fake appears to be a political matter. This article argues that political misuse of regulatory measures not only sows censorship and autocratic propensities, but also reinforce public mistrust in official mechanisms to curb disinformation.

8 Apr 2022

Unpacking Russia’s Twitter Disinformation Narratives in Southeast Asia

Darren Cheong

A key reason why some pro-Russia disinformation narratives about the war in Ukraine have found resonance in Southeast Asia is that they have successfully tapped into latent anti-U.S. and anti-West sentiments.

Misinformation Online Misinformation Russia Southeast Asia

17 Dec 2021

Fighting Big Fat Lies Online: Caveat Emptor

Lee Sue-Ann

In the online battlefield, companies, politicians and media outlets are trying to shape how we think. For media consumers and journalists alike, the keys to a strong defence lie in media literacy and discernment.

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