Russian Influence on Social Media

Russian trolls and hackers targeted social media networks, political organizations, and democratic elections.

• Explain what a bot is and what they are used for.
• Describe how Russia used social media to influence the U.S. elections in 2016.
• Explain why is Russia so interested in interfering with democratic elections.

Russian Influence on Democratic Elections

• Describe how Russia, directly and indirectly, influenced the U.S. elections in 2016.
• Explain how Russia “weaponized” social media to influence the Brexit debate and vote.

Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)

• What is the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)?
• Why is the United States pulling out of the treaty?

Russian Influence on Civil Conflicts and War

• Explain the role Russia has played in the Syrian conflict.
• Describe the rising tensions between Russia and the Baltic states.