AI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politicians.

The far right is on the march in public discourse, but media watchdogs and grassroots solidarity provide important counterweights.

For the past few months, the world has been watching mass protests unfold in Georgia. These actions represent more than just opposition to the current government; they also reflect a deeper struggle over the country’s future. Caught between European integration and growing Russian influence, Georgians continue to push back against years of Kremlin-led democratic erosion. Their fight extends beyond Russia, shaping Georgia’s place in a shifting global order where the European Union (EU), the United States, and China also hold powerful influence.