When people think about the effects of media and digital technologies on society and politics, they usually frame the issue as one of truth and facts versus misrepresentations and intentional untruths. However, authoritarian and illiberal actors often reinforce social divides around identity issues to sow division.

In this Democracy around the Globe webinar, moderator Dean Jackson speaks with three panelists who explore how identity-based disinformation campaigns are used to inflame existing divisions.