The recent midterm elections in the United States were a clear repudiation of Donald Trump’s hyperbolic claims of election fraud. But his legacy and his politics remain, bringing further trouble to foreign policy.  

What explains the diversity in policy responses, actions, and narratives of great powers? In this timely analysis, the author examines the role of ideas, behavioural patterns, and material capabilities.

Social media platforms are key battlegrounds for disinformation, but our current realities urge us to look beyond the four corners of our screens to effectively overcome the resilience of lies in Southeast Asia.