Webinar Series: The Global Rise of Disinformation in Times of Conflict. What are the differences between misinformation and disinformation? How do they each operate in conflict environments? In these uncertain times, often made more fraught through the proliferation of misinformation and the purposeful deployment of disinformation, it is more important than ever to foster understanding of diverse perspectives both domestically and from across the globe. The University of Chicago Educator Outreach Program, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, is excited to announce a four-part, educator professional development series The Global Rise of Disinformation in Times of Conflict. In this series, teachers will engage with award-winning journalists and digital education resources to explore the relationship between disinformation, misinformation, and conflict environments across the globe. We’ll analyze and discuss underreported news stories that explore a range of
Attacks reportedly hit radio antennas and the Ministry of State Security building in Tiraspol, in Moldova's Transnistria, a Russian-backed separatist region.
The U.S. this week authorized one of its largest arms packages yet for Ukraine with $800 million worth of weapons designed to help it against an expected battle in the east. The question of whether to arm Ukraine is one that has challenged American policymakers for years. Ali Rogin looks back at how recent presidents have addressed that question and what the Biden administration has learned.