And yet, the United States has failed to establish deterrence in the aftermath of Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. We know we failed because Russia continues to aggressively employ the most significant aspect of its 2016 tool kit: the use of social media as a platform to disseminate propaganda designed to weaken our nation. Russia’s information operations in the United States continued after the election and they continue to this day. And Turkey is starting to use social media to try to influence European policy debates, specifically by targeting the large Turkish diaspora in Europe. Russia’s use of social media as a political weapon will continue, and more countries will follow suit — until deterrence is established.

Source: Washington Post December 25, 2017 23:37 UTC