Baltic Sea Cable Incidents: A Stage for Kremlin Disinformation A series of incidents involving damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has exposed the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and provided fertile ground for the Kremlin’s disinformation machinery. These incidents, including the severing of fiber-optic cables in November 2024 and the disruption of a power cable between Estonia and Finland in December 2024, have raised concerns about potential sabotage and hybrid attacks targeting European Union infrastructure. As investigations unfold, Russia’s disinformation network has seized the opportunity to manipulate the narrative, deflect blame, and promote its geopolitical agenda. The Kremlin’s disinformation playbook…

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Fuels Fear and Uncertainty in Nebraska Communities Former President Donald Trump’s administration ushered in a period of heightened immigration enforcement, marked by increased arrests and deportations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This shift in policy ignited a wave of rumors and misinformation, profoundly impacting immigrant communities across the nation, including those in Nebraska. The resulting fear and uncertainty disrupted daily life, affecting school attendance and community engagement, and prompting local authorities to intervene and address the growing anxiety. In the city of Schuyler, Nebraska, a community with a significant immigrant population, the impact of these rumors…