Disinformation and Influence Operations Program

Influence Operations through Social Networking Service by Authoritarian States: Objectives, Methods, and Japan’s Response [in Japanese]

China’s Attempt to Drive a Wedge in Japan-South Korea and Japan-Taiwan Relations: Influence Operations Targeting Societies of Third Countries [in Japanese]

Lies of Plausible Claims are Problematic [in Japanese]

要旨The article suggests that Russian government propaganda may have considerable influence in Japan. One example is the mainstream view in Japan of the purpose of the invasion of Ukraine (that Russia invaded to prevent NATO membership of Ukraine), which implies the possibility that Japanese are taking the Russian government's claims at face value.

Capital Corrosivo: el caso chileno

要旨This publication is the result of FPP’s research on investments and projects conducted by authoritarian states’ companies within the Chilean territory. Conclusions point to the role of institutions to prevent corrosive effects. It also presents recommendations to other Latin American countries.

Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency [In Japanese]

要旨Democracies are being attacked by authoritarian countries through influence operations, and ideological polarizations are emerging at home. This book on democracy comprehensively captures such attacks from outside and self-destruction from inside. Dr. Larry Diamond or 'Mr. Democracy,' who was the first to point out the recent decline of democracy, offers a warning and a prescription for democratic renewal.

To Influence Japan, China Tries Subtlety

要旨The article touches upon China’s media strategy abroad, by first characterizing the way China attempts to localize its propaganda campaigns abroad, with limited success. It then proceeds to analyze Japan’s relation with Chinese propaganda, stating that this issue has only recently been addressed, and gives examples of how the CCP influences media space in Japan, for example with financial media.

Chinese capital has yet not eroded Chilean democracy [in Spanish]

要旨Article about FPP’s publication on corrosive capital in Chile. Hannig is the main source interviewed on the research’s findings.