Participation in the Webinar: “Disinformation: A Common Threat to Democracies and the Liberal World Order” [in Japanese]
On January 14, 2025, the video of the webinar “Disinformation: A Common Threat to Democracies and the Liberal World Order,” in which Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law participated, was released by the Foundation for Strategic Research (FRS). This webinar discusses the impact of disinformation on democracy and the liberal international order, as well as the strategic challenges it poses. Professor Ichihara first addressed the difficulties in countering disinformation, highlighting how the politicization of fact-checking undermines the effectiveness of disinformation countermeasures. She then used the 2024 U.S. presidential election as a case study to explain how authoritarian regimes strategically employ disinformation to interfere with election outcomes and deepen societal divisions. Finally, Professor Ichihara emphasized that while countering disinformation is crucial, it is also essential to consider the broader impact of malinformation.
