We use plausibly exogenous variation in the availability of the Russian analog television
signal in Ukraine to study how a media source with a conspicuous political agenda impacts …

Recent years have seen growing concern over the use of cyber attacks in wartime, but little
evidence that these new tools of coercion can change battlefield events. We present the first …

Little theoretical or empirical work examines migration policy in the develo** world. We
develop and test a theory that distinguishes the drivers of policy reform and factors …

Reporting bias–the media's tendency to systematically underreport or overreport certain
types of events–is a persistent problem for participants and observers of armed conflict. We …

Does more media censorship imply more regime stability? We argue that censorship may
cause mass disapproval for censoring regimes. In particular, we expect that censorship …

There is growing anxiety about the influence of international propaganda on public opinion.
Under what conditions can countries shift foreign public opinion against an adversary? Does …

States wishing to use force in the modern era frequently face strong incentives to exploit
secrecy. Successful covert operations can reduce the likelihood of unwanted escalation with …

From mobilizing masses to monitoring rebels, information and communication technologies
(ICT) are transforming political conflict. We reflect on the contributions made by the articles of …

Powerful countries use foreign media broadcasts to enhance their soft power, yet there is
scant empirical evidence as to whether such efforts actually sway public opinion abroad …

When people join in moments of mass protest, what role do different media sources play in
their mobilization? Do the same media sources align with positive views of mass …