Elections around the world are facing growing threats from disinformation, platform manipulation, and coordinated influence operations. This spotlight brings together the DFRLab’s global coverage of how digital threats are shaping democratic processes, and what can be done to defend them.
spotlight: 2025 canadian election
As Canadians head to the polls in a pivotal snap election, the DFRLab is monitoring the surge in online manipulation threatening democratic discourse. From bot-like activity targeting political leaders to broader concerns about disinformation as an existential threat, our investigations shed light on the evolving information landscape shaping Canada’s 2025 vote.
2024 US Elections
The Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) of the Atlantic Council is dedicated to identifying foreign malign influence and information manipulation targeting the 2024 U.S. election. Explore our complete research and coverage of the 2024 U.S. election in our dedicated spotlight.
Foreign Interference Attribution Tracker
The DFRLab’s Foreign Interference Attribution Tracker (FIAT) is an interactive, open-source database that captures allegations of foreign interference relevant to the 2024 election. This tool assesses the credibility, bias, evidence, transparency, and impact of each claim.
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