Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP220103214

Funding Activity

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http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP220103214

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Funded Activity Summary

Agents of Disinformation: The Rise of Counterfeit Election Observers. This project investigates the rise of “counterfeit” election observers as agents of disinformation. Using four case studies and four qualitative methods, it identifies how autocratic regimes entice partisan individuals to imitate genuine international observers. The expected project outcome is an explanation for the origins, features and impact of counterfeit election observers that is practically applicable to our foreign affairs and national intelligence communities as well as genuine observation organisations. The knowledge gained from this project will not only help defend Australia from malign disinformation, but advance its interest in the promotion of good governance and stronger democratic institutions everywhere.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-03-2022

End Date: 28-02-2025

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $166,134.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

International Relations | Comparative Government and Politics | Political Science

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Political Systems |

Other Keywords

Comparative Government and Politics | International Relations | Political Science | Political Systems

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