key ideas
A U.S. law that requires individuals and entities engaged in political or advocacy work on behalf of foreign governments or organizations to disclose their activities to the Department of Justice.
FARA
Prices theory of regulation in media globalization
Marketplace for Loyalties
This is the country that evicted 3 American news reporters
China
This social media platform admitted to using its app to spy on reporters in efforts to track leaks
TikTok
What is the reason international news outlets should register as foreign agents (explained in the counterargument)
maximize transparency
minimize spread of disinformation
This is criticized as a flawed metaphor for an ideal free speech environment
Marketplace of ideas
These disinformation outlets aim to create confusion and distrust to diminish trust in institutions such as healthcare systems, authorities, and international institutions.
pro Kremlin disinformation outlets
This social media was banned accused of being a central part in Russian interference in the 2016 election
RT (Russia Today)
What is the reason international news outlets shouldn't have to register as foreign agents (explained in our argument)
Foreign agent registration laws have limited efficacy and stifle freedom of the press.
what's the goal of marketplace for loyalties
maintain social and political power in a society.
the Russian government coordinated an intricate hacking and disinformation campaign in order to influence what event in the US
2016 Election
This is a concept criticized as a flawed metaphor
Marketplace of ideas
This is why FARA is not effective in the age of Information
lacks nuance
has inaccurate ability to prosecute
Interactions in the Market for loyalties are made by these three bodies
buyers
sellers
competitors
This is why all foreign agent restriction acts have little impact on preventing and regulating foreign agents' ability to cause disruption.
Internet and social media
US officials push for expelling Chinese spies: what was an option offered besides expelling the Chinese media outlets? (iClicker)
Limiting the use and distribution of Chinese media outlets in the US
Governments' strategy to monopolize the market where identities are exchanged for citizen loyalty
the goal of pro-Kremlin disinformation outlets when spreading confusion
Breakdown of Institutions