Markos Kounalakis
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Markos Kounalakis is a leading scholar in public diplomacy and the intersection of digital communication with international affairs. His research focuses on how the internet, social media, and emerging technologies are reshaping statecraft, propaganda, and global influence. Kounalakis is best known for his pioneering work on disinformation, digital echo chambers, and the vulnerability of public diplomacy to automated bots and manipulated online discourse. His widely cited 2017 report, *Can Public Diplomacy Survive the Internet?: Bots, Echo Chambers, and Disinformation*, produced at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, remains a foundational text for understanding the erosion of trust in information ecosystems. With over 17 citations, this work has influenced policymakers and scholars grappling with the challenges of digital-age propaganda. A former journalist and diplomat, Kounalakis brings a rare blend of practical experience and academic rigor to his analysis. His contributions are essential for anyone studying how nations can maintain credible, ethical communication in an era of algorithmic manipulation and fractured public spheres.
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