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I have to ask who exactly was lobbying our Congress? This is important as we have foreign nationals trying to influence our Congress and the public has no idea as to who is trying to influence Congress or who they met with. If they don't register to lobby in these situations, why not? Why shouldn't they be required to register as foreign agents under FARA? I know diplomats are exempt, but according to the article, we don't know who exactly had these meetings. I for one am not sure we should exempt them. We have a country like China, who has a history of undermining the US, why shouldn't we know who in our Congress they are trying to influence. If I have to do it to provide transparency to our government and American people, why not expect countries who are looking to destroy us do the same. I'd even argue that those meetings should be banned by Congress. Its a national security issue for me. I know this may be over the top, but if the government and public can keep tabs on my activities, why shouldn't they do the same of foreign adversaries. https://lnkd.in/ePrRqMGd

Fancy some Friday lunchtime reading? Something to read over your weekend morning coffee? Welcome to #DiveIntoTheArchive where we share articles and analysis from our writers which you may have missed! We are delighted to share this engaging policy paper analysis from Deryk Baladjay: "Keeping up with ASEAN: the UK’s role in the Indo-Pacific?" in which Deryk examines areas of cooperation between ASEAN and UK, considering the UK’s presence in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically in the context of its post-Brexit engagement as an entity separate from the European Union. The paper argues that ASEAN stands to benefit from the UK’s ‘tilt to the Indo-Pacific’. "Now operating as a separate political entity from the EU, the UK will require additional legwork in its engagement with ASEAN. Firstly, the UK must focus on being a force multiplier of international law and norms. Secondly, the UK must deepen economic ties with ASEAN – whether with the group as a whole or with its individual member states – and maximise the momentum towards post-pandemic recovery. Thirdly, the UK must strengthen and bolster security linkages in the region and be ambitious in its role as a strategic actor in the region. The Indo-Pacific region houses a variety of security partnerships and alliances that has helped maintain the peace and security in the region, despite traversing a tumultuous period. "The UK must build upon its previous engagement with the region to develop an independent Indo-Pacific policy centred around ASEAN and aiming to establish itself as a reliable and ambitious security partner." Read Deryk's work on our website: https://lnkd.in/eegw9FFz

Hello, There is no doubt it was a dazzling week. Instead of discussions over the possibility of a detente between the political parties, now Turkey is struggling with the erosion in the bureaucracy, this week most specifically within the interior and justice ministries. Not only the Kobani trial in which scores of Kurdish politicians were sentenced to prison, the pardoning of old generals the same day with a year delay and the rejection of Osman Kavala’s application for retrial dashed hopes for a new era in Turkey. The appointment of the new chief public prosecutor of the Court of Cassation, the leaks about the mobster Kaplan’s case which clearly shows the internal fight among police officers and new pieces of evidence in the murder of Ates changed the political atmosphere in Turkey. While Turkey was discussing austerity measures, Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu also faced a backlash after visiting Rome with more than 30 journalists.   As you see, one of these subjects would be enough for a normal country to discuss for a month, but Turkish citizens once again faced many challenges in the same week along with the putschist rhetoric. This week, you will find some exclusive information about the recent steps taken by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan since he is leaning toward the old model and curbing the financial sources of intermediary companies alleged to be favored by his predecessor. Our diplomacy expert Barcin Yinanc analyzed Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis’s recent visit, and she defined the recent relations between Ankara and Athens as crisis-resilient. Our economy expert Erdal Saglam discussed the new measures taken by the economic administration to fight inflation, underlining the importance of foreign investment for the future of the Turkish economy. As usual, we want you to end your reading with a smile and cultural expert Nazlan Ertan’s column is a must for that. She discussed Bahceli’s description of Eurovision winner Nemo’s clothing. There is more information in this week’s ANKA Review edition that awaits your discovery. If you want to follow Turkey’s agenda via a jampacked newsletter, request a free trial subscription by filling out the short form. https://lnkd.in/d-hMs2Jn

I checked this morning, all the social media firms have complied with the Ministry of Home Affairs Singapore directions to block accounts on their platforms (https://lnkd.in/gFVAGWq9). Some analysis on the first use of such a directive under #Singapore’s foreign interference law, involving exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui (https://lnkd.in/grBUZSX3). The accounts in his network ultimately targeted the government of #China. Singapore is just a means to an end, and its involvement is incidental. They have also posted about other celebrities, corporations and politicians in their efforts. In short, Singapore is collateral damage. Singapore is a sought after target due to its established #legislative resources and approaches towards combating foreign interference. Nefarious actors may hence use it as sort of a target practice. The timing of the coordinated posts suggests they were striking when Singapore was at a critical inflection point - a generational leadership transition to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Threat actors may be looking to test the waters with him and his new team. Externally, Singapore is a conduit. Guo’s network could be amplifying anti-China rhetoric to rile support for conservative voices in the #US ahead of November’s presidential #elections. After all, China-bashing has been an effective tool to win votes. Singapore will remain a top target of potential hostile information campaigns as it is geographically and geopolitically strategic. While legislation is a key precaution, media literacy and #foreignpolicy awareness among the population is also crucial. Thanks to everyone who shared their expertise and knowledge with me for this piece. Muhammad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman Dylan Loh (骆明辉) Carol Soon (PhD) Bilveer Singh Eugene Tan Chong Ja Ian

Central Asia in Focus: Kazakhstan’s lower house of parliament passes controversial media law; desiccated Aral Sea contributes to a 7% increase in dust in Central Asia in the last 30 years with bigger problems potentially coming soon; Uzbekistan takes control of Kyrgyz enclave at Barak; IMF disputes Turkmen GDP figures; and a reminder of the latest Majlis podcast that asks if the Tajik government’s policies are creating terrorists. https://lnkd.in/eQUUYUzg

According to a new @Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) study, Taiwan remains the nation most affected by global disinformation campaigns. China continues to be a major source of this disinformation, with Hong Kong increasingly used as a hub. This highlights the ongoing challenges Taiwan faces in the information sphere. #taiwan #misinformation #disinformation #cognitivesecurity #informationwarfare #hybridwarfare #informationintegrity https://lnkd.in/ee9X4vQh

#worldpoliticalcommentary #chinaforeignrelations #china #chinesefakenews #china #chinesepsychops #chinesedisinformation #chinadisinformation #chinesepropaganda #chinapropaganda #Chinaoverseaspropagandaapparatus #chinainternationalrelations - In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news https://lnkd.in/gvR7aS7c

Business World: In response to the Philippines’ transparency campaign, China has increased its disinformation campaigns, said Startbase Group Communications and Advocacy Director Joyce Ilas-Reyes, who made a study on China’s information warfare. She said pro-China narratives are being propagated on hyper-partisan social media pages and influencers, who wrongfully utilize data and redirect attention to other issues. Still, there has been an increasing number of Filipinos who support government efforts to defend the country’s sovereignty, which shows that the Philippines is over the information warfare initiated by China. Ms. Ilas called for a whole-of-society approach to combat alleged China-led disinformation, citing the importance of including the 2016 arbitral ruling in basic education curriculum and enforcing stricter policies against trolls in social media. https://lnkd.in/gfM9KcrJ

Can you recall a time when your perception of someone was influenced by their title? Mickey Bergman, renowned for his work with Bill Richardson in securing the release of hostages, learned a crucial lesson about bias and negotiation during an attempt to free journalists in Myanmar in 2018. His strategy to free jailed journalists in Myanmar collapsed when the country’s then-leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whom he had deeply admired, labelled them as traitors, overturning his assumptions about her. Watch the video below to see how this experience taught him to look beyond titles and accolades to understand a person's true nature. What strategies do you use for negotiations? Share your insights in the comments below.