Protecting Press Freedom: Media Resilience amid Growing Threats

Independent media are increasingly under pressure across the globe. The number of imprisoned journalists is at an all-time high and we are witnessing a proliferation of Kremlin-inspired, restrictive “foreign agent” and media laws. Moreover, authoritarian regimes are investing heavily in propaganda and disinformation, significantly outspending independent media. Join Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and GLOBSEC for a discussion on the challenges faced by independent media amid government crackdowns and disinformation campaigns.