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Foreign Powers' Election Meddling: How Russia, China, and Iran Target U.S. Democracy

As the United States approaches another presidential election, intelligence officials warn that Russia, China, and Iran are actively working to influence American voters and undermine electoral integrity. Each nation employs distinct strategies while pursuing their own geopolitical interests.

Key Foreign Actors and Their Methods

Russia: Primarily focuses on social media disinformation campaigns, hack-and-leak operations, and amplifying existing social divisions
China: Emphasizes influence operations through traditional and social media, targeting specific voter demographics and policy debates
Iran: Combines social media manipulation with targeted disinformation campaigns, often aimed at undermining voter confidence

Common Interference Tactics

These nations typically employ several key strategies:

Creating and spreading false narratives through social media
Hacking election infrastructure and voter databases
Amplifying extreme political views to increase polarization
Using bot networks to spread propaganda

Protective Measures

U.S. intelligence agencies and cybersecurity experts are working to counter these threats through enhanced election security measures, improved social media monitoring, and increased public awareness campaigns. Voters can protect themselves by verifying information sources, being skeptical of inflammatory content, and relyi

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