How local language disinformation is used to promote authoritarian foreign influence 

In a crowded hall buzzing with chatter, two strangers lock eyes. A shared language instantly connects them, creating an unspoken bond of trust. But in this digital age, this trust is being weaponized. Through it, misinformation spreads faster because it is wrapped in familiar words that make language a powerful tool for manipulation. Social media … 

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