The US government is actively seeking collaboration with allies such as India to counter the spread of disinformation originating from countries like Russia and China. James Rubin, the US Special Envoy and Coordinator of the Global Engagement Centre (GEC), emphasized the importance of support from like-minded allies during a recent meeting at the US Embassy in London. Rubin highlighted the need to combat information warfare tactics employed by Russia, China, Iran, and terrorist organizations.
He stressed the destabilizing role of Iran in the Middle East, facilitating the operations of terrorist groups like ISIS and hosting Al Qaeda leadership. Rubin expressed the desire to work with countries like India to identify and expose disinformation campaigns originating from entities like the Kremlin or the Chinese Communist Party.
Rubin discussed the Framework to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation, aimed at organizing countries committed to preventing interference from Russia and China in the information space. He distinguished between legitimate journalism and information operations, emphasizing the hidden agendas of countries like China and Russia.
The majority of the GEC's efforts are focused on countering information warfare activities from Russia and China, as well as addressing the disruptive actions of Iran in the Middle East. Rubin highlighted Iran's involvement in supporting terrorist groups and disrupting global shipping operations through disinformation and denial tactics.
He emphasized Iran's role in planning operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and hosting the leadership of Al Qaeda without acknowledgment. Rubin underscored the detrimental impact of Iran's actions on global shipping costs and regional stability, emphasizing the need to address Iran's mission of chaos in the region.
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