The United States has ordered embassies and consulates to initiate coordinated campaigns against foreign propaganda, according to a telegram signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (photo). This suggests collaboration with the psychological operations unit of the American military to counter misinformation that undermines American interests. In the context of tensions with Iran and Russian and Chinese influence, the telegram establishes five objectives: combating hostile messages, expanding access to information, exposing adversaries' behavior, amplifying pro-American local voices, and promoting America's history.
Embassies are encouraged to recruit local influencers to disseminate counter-propaganda messages, making them appear spontaneous. The telegram emphasizes threats to national security and calls for coordination with the Pentagon's psychological operations. Additionally, Elon Musk's platform X is recommended as an innovative tool for combating misinformation, despite controversies surrounding its practices. Embassies will promote U.S. foreign assistance and increase the availability of translated international news in local languages, transforming into distribution centers for information in countries with anti-American propaganda.
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