Media

COMMENT

India will soon start to vote… but blink and you’ll miss it

— Despite extensive media coverage of India’s upcoming general election, reports lack depth, focusing mainly on Prime Minister Modi and mirroring global populist trends.

Elections 2024

Disinformation threatens global elections – here’s how to fight back

— In the run-up to the 2024 elections, disinformation poses a significant threat to democracies worldwide, prompting concerns from major organisations. While some sceptics question its impact, evidence suggests misinformation can sway election outcomes, influence beliefs, and erode public trust.

Immigration

Rwanda deal: Why the media should focus more on the policy and less on the politics of immigration

— Media coverage of the government’s migration policies, notably the plan to send undocumented migrants to Rwanda, focuses more on political aspects than policy implications and human rights. Scrutiny should prioritise policy over politics for informed public understanding.

Vladimir Putin

Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview gave Russian leader a platform to boost his own cause – and that of Donald Trump

— Tucker Carlson, ex-Fox News host, has interviewed Vladimir Putin on Ukraine, US politics, and NATO. As a vocal critic of Biden, Carlson’s interview raises questions about humanising Putin.

Conspiracy Theories

How liberal conspiracy theories can be just as destructive as their extremist counterparts

— Liberal conspiracy theories, often dismissed as fringe, can be more damaging than their counterparts. The exaggeration of antisemitism in Labour and false Trump-Russia collusion claims showcase their negative impact.

Media

Four tips for a healthy news diet in 2024

— In the new year, consider improving your news diet. Be wary of biased algorithms on social media, seek diverse viewpoints, recognise attention-seeking, share balanced sources, and beware of emotional manipulation.

Extremism

Look to the mainstream to explain the rise of the far-right

— We cannot pretend to stand against the far-right while referring to its politics as “legitimate concerns”. We must stand unequivocally by and be in service of every one of the communities at the sharp end of oppression.