CAIR Says Zohran Mamdani is Victory Turning Point in US Muslim Politics The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election a "milestone" for Muslim political representation. www.global-influence-ops.com/cair-says-zo...

Conservative Civil War Over Tucker Carlson: Heritage Under Pressure The conservative civil war over Tucker Carlson is reshaping power dynamics across the political right. www.global-influence-ops.com/conservative...

China Influence Operations Target Western Balkans China's influence operations in the Western Balkans employ sharp power tools blending surveillance technology, defense transfers, and media manipulation to sway the region toward Beijing. www.global-influence-ops.com/china-influe...

Russian Propaganda Steals Journalist Bylines for Fake News Russian propaganda operations are systematically stealing journalist bylines and impersonating legitimate news outlets to spread disinformation about Ukraine and the West. www.global-influence-ops.com/russian-prop...

RT Propaganda Survives Western Bans: 20 Year Analysis The RT propaganda network has survived Western bans by transforming into what editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan calls an information guerrilla using mirror sites and alternative platforms. www.global-influence-ops.com/rt-propagand...

Prince Edward Island Premier Requests Inquiry Into Buddhist Groups Linked to China A Canada China influence inquiry is urgently needed at the national level following Prince Edward Island's unprecedented call for investigation into Beijing's www.global-influence-ops.com/prince-edwar...

Germany Bans Muslim Interaktiv Over Caliphate Calls   Germany has banned the Islamist group Muslim Interaktiv following accusations of anti-constitutional activities and calls for establishing a caliphate. www.global-influence-ops.com/germany-bans...

Heritage Foundation Antisemitism Initiative Collapses Over Tucker Carlson Interview The Heritage Foundation Project Esther antisemitism initiative is rapidly unraveling as Jewish organizations resign en masse following the conservative think tank's www.global-influence-ops.com/heritage-fou...

Pro-Orban Group Buys Hungary Tabloid Before Elections A pro-Orban group purchased Hungary's most-read tabloid in a media consolidation move just months before national elections. www.global-influence-ops.com/pro-orban-gr...

CAIR Represents Students Suing Northwestern Over Antisemitism Training A lawsuit challenges Northwestern University's mandatory antisemitism training program on grounds that it equates criticism of Israel or Zionism with antisemitism and threatens www.global-influence-ops.com/cair-represe...

Russia Today Training Journalists for Propaganda Campaign Russia Today training journalists has emerged as a key tactic in Moscow's evolving propaganda machine to expand influence across Africa and other regions. www.global-influence-ops.com/training-jou...

German AfD Split Over NATO and Russia Defense Policy The German AfD defense policy split has exposed fundamental divisions within the far-right party as it attempts to position itself as a credible governing force. www.global-influence-ops.com/german-afd-s...

Dutch Far-Right Election Setback: Wilders Loses Ground The Dutch far-right election setback delivered a sharp blow to Geert Wilders as his anti-Islam Freedom Party lost over a quarter of its parliamentary seats. www.global-influence-ops.com/dutch-far-ri...

FEMYSO Called on Europe to Protect Sumud Aid Flotilla to Gaza The Forum of European Muslim Youth and Student Organizations (FEMYSO) has called on Europe to protect   the Sumud Aid Flotilla as the convoy approached Gaza. www.global-influence-ops.com/femyso-calle...

German Churches Criticized for Allying with DITIB and IGMG Churches in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein are allying with Islamist organizations to advance an amendment including religion in the state constitution. www.global-influence-ops.com/german-churc...

Turkish Diyanet President Addresses Islamic World Future Alongside Islamist Leaders The Diyanet President's Islamic world unity address brought together senior Turkish officials and the World Muslim Scholars Union General President at Gaziantep Forum www.global-influence-ops.com/turkish-diya...

ICE Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi Ahead of CAIR Gala ICE has detained controversial British commentator Sami Hamdi at San Francisco International Airport, revoking his visa and placing him in federal custody pending deportation. www.global-influence-ops.com/ice-detains-...

IUMS Scholar Praises October 7 Hamas Attacks in Istanbul Sermon A recent Friday sermon delivered by Turkey-based Egyptian Islamic scholar Dr. www.global-influence-ops.com/iums-scholar...

EU Conservatives Face Far-Right Cooperation Dilemma The EU conservatives' far-right cooperation crisis has forced the European People's Party into a defining choice between traditional centrist alliances or working with Patriots for Europe. www.global-influence-ops.com/eu-conservat...

Russian AI Manipulation in Japan Election Exposed The Russian AI manipulation campaign that targetied Japan's election represents a dangerous new phase in Kremlin influence operations that systematically infects artificial intelligence chatbots with www.global-influence-ops.com/russian-ai-m...

Kremlin Drone Disinformation Campaign Targets EU The Kremlin drone disinformation campaign exploits airspace incursions across the European Union to fuel psychological warfare operations designed to undermine public support for Ukraine. www.global-influence-ops.com/kremlin-dron...

Irish Senator Calls for Government Action Against Irish Muslim Brotherhood Government Action against the Irish Muslim Brotherhood has become a pressing demand following Senator Sharon Keogan's highlighting of unchecked Islamist influence across Irish www.global-influence-ops.com/sentar-calls...

National Conservatism Crisis: Movement at Crossroads The National Conservatism movement crisis has emerged as a defining challenge during what should be the movement's moment of triumph under the Trump administration. www.global-influence-ops.com/national-con...

Charlie Kirk Legacy Fight: TPUSA Divided The Charlie Kirk legacy fight at TPUSA has exploded into public view as right-wing personalities feud over the decision to invite Tucker Carlson and other Israel critics to the organization's annual AmericaFest www.global-influence-ops.com/charlie-kirk...

Project 2025 Authoritarian Playbook Revealed The Project 2025 authoritarian blueprint represents a comprehensive far-right roadmap to reshape American democracy into a Christian nationalist state under expanded executive power. www.global-influence-ops.com/project-2025...

Voice of America Shutdown Benefits Russia, China: GOP Warns The Voice of America shutdown benefits Russia China by creating opportunities for their propaganda networks to fill the void left by dismantled U.S. broadcasting services. www.global-influence-ops.com/voice-of-ame...

Voice of America Shutdown Benefits Russia, China: GOP Warns The Voice of America shutdown benefits Russia China by creating opportunities for their propaganda networks to fill the void left by dismantled U.S. broadcasting services. www.global-influence-ops.com/voice-of-ame...

33-Year-Old Meloni Ally Forges International Far Right Networks Francesco Giubilei, a 33-year-old publisher and close ally of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, is forging ties between reactionary intellectuals in Rome, Budapest, and Washington to www.global-influence-ops.com/33-year-old-...

China Maintains Influence Operations in Italy Despite Belt and Road Exit China continues exerting influence in Italy through academic partnerships at 12 universities with Confucius Institutes, online hybrid operations leveraging social media, and www.global-influence-ops.com/china-influe...

Russia Uses "LLM Grooming' to Inject Disinformation Into AI Chatbots Russia has shifted its disinformation strategy to flooding the internet with millions of misleading articles designed to be scraped by AI-driven tools, engaging in LLM grooming to www.global-influence-ops.com/russia-uses-...

Russian Disinformation Operations in Africa: Kremlin Bot Farms Exposed Russian disinformation operations in Africa deploy thousands of agents, proxies, Kremlin-controlled media outlets, co-opted journalists, and paid influencers to weave compelling www.global-influence-ops.com/russian-disi...

Can Democracy Recover From Trump? New Research Reveals Answer New political science research suggests democracies can survive authoritarian leaders like Donald Trump, but successful recoveries are often fragile and temporary. www.global-influence-ops.com/can-democrac...

Hezbollah Operative Influenced UK Decision to Ban Israeli Soccer Fans A Hezbollah operative is linked to the recent UK decision to ban Israeli soccer fans from an Aston Villa match. www.global-influence-ops.com/hezbollah-op...

Iranian Efforts to Silence Dissidents in the West Have Become Routine, Says UN Special Rapporteur Iranian expatriates increasingly perceive harassment, cyberattacks, and surveillance by Tehran-linked actors as routine and inescapable aspects of life www.global-influence-ops.com/iranian-effo...

Turkey Accused of Abusing Visa-Free Passports to Send Imams to Flanders Flemish Minister for Employment Zuhal Demir has urged Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Prévot to launch an investigation into the alleged abuse of the Flanders immigration system by www.global-influence-ops.com/turkey-accus...

Turkey Expands Influence Operations in Western Balkans via Mosques Turkey is expanding its political influence across the Western Balkans by investing in infrastructure and religious landmark buildings, with mosque construction serving as part of www.global-influence-ops.com/turkey-influ...

Germany Urges DITIB Mosque Association to Cut Erdogan Ties The German government urged the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs, the country's main mosque association with around 1,000 mosques, to cut ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip www.global-influence-ops.com/germany-urge...

NYC Mayoral Candidate under Criticism for Meeting with Extremist Imam with Muslim Brotherhood Ties FINISHED NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is being challenged over his association with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, a figure linked to the 1993 World Trade www.global-influence-ops.com/nyc-mayoral-...

MAGA Movement Shows Divisions After Charlie Kirk Assassination The MAGA movement is experiencing visible divisions after the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, with competing claims to his legacy and exposed racist messages from Young www.global-influence-ops.com/maga-movemen...

Baltic States Counter Russian Influence Operations Targeting Russian Minorities Estonia and Latvia are implementing measures to counter Russian influence operations targeting their Russian-speaking minorities, including phasing out Russian language www.global-influence-ops.com/baltic-state...

Erdogan Calls for Turkish American Community Unity Against "Smear Campaigns" Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Turkish American community to close ranks and act in solidarity against smear campaigns and anti-Turkey lobbies operating in www.global-influence-ops.com/erdogan-call...

China Influence Operations Target India Using AI and Disinformation China has deployed sophisticated influence operations against India using artificial intelligence-generated disinformation campaigns, social media manipulation through front companies, www.global-influence-ops.com/china-influe...

NATO Official Warns Russian Hybrid Warfare Includes Disinformation Attacks NATO members are increasingly concerned about suspected hybrid attacks from Russia combining disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and drone harassment aimed at causing www.global-influence-ops.com/nato-officia...

Irananian Influence Operations in Sweden Employ Mosques and Academia The Islamic Republic of Iran has deployed systematic influence operations in Sweden by exploiting religious institutions as intelligence fronts, infiltrating academic networks, and www.global-influence-ops.com/irananian-in...

Russian-German Voter Support for AfD Reaches 31 Percent The far-right Alternative for Germany party enjoys firm support among ethnic Germans who resettled from the former Soviet Union and their descendants, with 31 percent of Russian Germans prepared www.global-influence-ops.com/afd-russian-...

Israel Hires Firm to Train ChatGPT for Pro-Israel Messaging The government of Israel has hired conservative-aligned firm Clock Tower X LLC in a $6 million contract to create media for Gen Z audiences and deploy websites and content to influence how AI www.global-influence-ops.com/israel-hires...

Austrian Intelligence Employee Arrested for Leaking Data to Muslim Brotherhood A major security breach involving an Islamist-linked insider within Austria’s state security apparatus has been uncovered by Austrian media. www.global-influence-ops.com/austrian-int...

Italian Bill Targets Burqa and Religious Funding In Italy, a proposed bill aims to establish stricter controls on religious attire in public spaces and to increase oversight of foreign financial support to religious communities. www.global-influence-ops.com/italian-bill...

NATO Report on Chinese Disinformation Reveals Escalating Threats China has intensified its disinformation campaigns against NATO Alliance members since the COVID-19 pandemic, with operations now aiming to destabilize, discredit, and weaken NATO www.global-influence-ops.com/china-disinf...

Portugal Far-Right Chega Party Underperforms in Local Elections Portugal's far-right Chega party won its first mayoral seats in local elections, but fell well short of expectations, securing only three municipalities as its vote share halved from May's www.global-influence-ops.com/portugal-loc...