教學網誌

境外勢力對於本國的資訊操控與干預

一、課程概述Course Description

This course provides an advanced overview of the security challenges associated with foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in global contexts. It examines how states and non-state actors compete within the modern information landscape and why this domain has become crucial to national security, democratic resilience, and international relations. Additionally, the course investigates how ongoing technological changes—especially the development of sociotechnical platforms and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence—have transformed the contemporary information environment. These developments have changed the breadth, speed, and complexity of information activities and, in turn, have reshaped both the practice and study of security and foreign interference. Using a transdisciplinary approach, the course combines political, technological, cognitive-behavioural, and legal perspectives to explore the dynamics of today’s information environment. It compares how key international actors engage in foreign information manipulation and interference, and analyses response frameworks used by major democratic institutions and governments, including the EU, NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia. Students will gain the analytical tools required to assess FIMI practices, evaluate policy responses, and contribute to enhancing security and resilience.

二、教學目標Course Objective

The objectives of this course are:

1. Evaluatehow information is produced, communicated, interpreted, and responded to within contemporary sociotechnical systems.
2. Analyzeforeign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) using transdisciplinary frameworks that integrate political, technological, cognitive-behavioural, and legal perspectives.
3. Describekey concepts and mechanisms in information operations and distinguish between different forms of FIMI.
4. Comparehow major international actors—including Russia, China, India, Iran, and Israel—conduct information manipulation and relate these practices to the Canadian context.
5. Applytechnological principles to explain how information is created, transmitted, and consumed, including the influence of artificial intelligence on information practices.
6. Assessthe legal, regulatory, and governance challenges associated with detecting, managing, and responding to FIMI at the national and international levels.

Complete course syllabusPS5753＿Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference

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