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From climate science to economic fear: Prebunking the narratives aiming to delegitimize COP30
Analysis of 70,000 social media posts unearth the pressing narratives aimed at delegitimizing global climate goals
Nov 6 • 
Derek Bowler
, 
Maria Flannery
, 
Mahsa Aminolahi
, 
Eva Wackenreuther
, 
Satu Helin
, 
Ville Juutilainen
, 
Giles Pitts
, 
Johanna Vehkoo
, and 
Sarah Emler
The new front of war: Inside Israel's digital 'hasbara' offensive
Documents reveal how Israel's state-sponsored 'hasbara' campaigns use social media, paid influencers, and military tours to shape the global narrative…
Sep 12 • 
Derek Bowler
, 
Maria Flannery
, 
Jana Heigl
, 
Max Gilbert
, 
Kathrin Wesolowski
, 
Michael Schlegel
, 
Eva Wackenreuther
, 
Alima de Graaf
, and 
Daan Nicolay VRT NWS
Online echoes, real-world rage: Europe's deepening hostility towards migrants
Online disinformation fuelling anti-migrant violence
Jul 31 • 
Derek Bowler
, 
Maria Flannery
, 
Sara Badilini
, 
Borja Díaz-Merry
, 
Lili Rutai
, 
Kate McDonald
, 
Carlos Baraibar Padro
, 
Jack McCarron
, and 
Karen Bauer
Israeli government agency paid for adverts targeting Eurovision Song Contest public vote
All participating countries were targeted with ads on Google products
May 19 • 
Derek Bowler
 and 
Maria Flannery
UN Bases Under Israeli Fire
Targets or Collateral Damage?
Oct 31, 2024 • 
Derek Bowler
 and 
Maria Flannery
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