Elise Abbott wants to center more young voices on issues that concern them (like COVID) and worries that young people lack context on other issues, like Israel/Gaza. Says young people often don't put journalistic muscle behind their news-based content. #InfluenceDiplomacy

Aaron Parnas says that he doesn't think of himself as in competition with mainstream media. His audience wants 60 - 90 seconds of content. MSM doesn't provide that. #InfluenceDiplomacy

Aaron Parnas believes that TikTok had changed real American lives. Steve Clemons says that the ban isn't good policy. #InfluenceDiplomacy

Panel now starting. Inre: TikTok ban, Lia Haberman believes Insta week be the big winner if the ban goes into effect. Elise Labott: Trump admin may be pressured to do something. But what is the next platform? Insta is not the natural successor...

Lots of provocative thoughts from Steve Clemons. E.g. there should be deterrence from the USG for foreign actors who attempt to engage in mis- and disinformation online. #InfluenceDiplomacy

Participants are Steve Clemons, Lia Haberman, Aaron Parnas, Adrienne Lafrance, Elise Labott, and Gianni Riotta. Will tag later (if they're here!) Getting started now!

Going to try live-posting an event, influence and disinformation at the Italian embassy in DC. #InfluenceDiplomacy