Resisting Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference: A Stress Test for Democracies

<jats:p>This report examines how foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) exploits domestic vulnerabilities to weaken democracies, drawing lessons from Georgia, South Africa, South Korea and the United States. It shows how disinformation, polarization and attacks on institutions spread rapidly in today’s digital landscape but also highlights sources of resilience—from strong civil societies to independent electoral bodies. The central message is clear: defending democracy requires more than resilience alone; it demands coordinated, forward‑looking strategies that adapt to the realities of a borderless information age.</jats:p>