On 16 October, the CFI undertaking co-hosted a high-level panel on “Countering International Interference: From Democratic Erosion to World Safety” on the Montreal Worldwide Safety Summit 2025.
International Data Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) has emerged as a strategic software within the arsenal of authoritarian actors. Whereas usually mentioned within the context of electoral meddling and democratic erosion, the risk extends properly past the poll field and humorous memes. International interference operations exploit all hybrid domains to weaken alliances, undermine societal cohesion, gas regional instability, and erode belief in international governance. At a time of geopolitical turmoil and technological disruption, such actions pose direct dangers to international peace and safety.
The panel examined the evolving nature of FIMI as a horizontal, international safety problem. It introduced collectively European, Canadian, and worldwide consultants to evaluate how like-minded companions can increase and deepen cooperation, reinforce resilience, and counter the broader rise of digital authoritarianism.
The dialogue is obtainable to rewatch (beginning at 5:45:07)
Audio system:
- Geneviève Tuts, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada
- Qiang Xiao, Analysis Scientist on the Faculty of Data and the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of China Digital Instances
- Beatriz Saab, Digital Strategies and Coverage Supervisor, ISD Germany
- Steven Feldstein, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for Worldwide Peace
- Nad’a Kovalcikova, Senior Analyst on Transnational Safety and CFI Venture Director, EUISS.
Moderation by Melissa Chan, journalist.
The following day, the CFI Venture and MIGS additionally co-hosted a closed-door session “Transatlantic Resilience: EU–Canada Responses to International Interference”. The dialogue aimed to deepen relations and data exchanges between European and Canadian policymakers. Members additional mentioned FIMI in international conflicts, the function of AI within the rise of ‘digital authoritarianism’, FIMI as a safety risk and the newest developments in Europe and Canada.
Extra info on the Montreal Worldwide Safety Summit 2025
Streaming of Day 1
Streaming of day 2
