Center for Foreign Interference Research

UK Prime Minister Warns of Foreign-Backed Proxy Attacks Amid Political Pressure

Starmer highlights escalating foreign interference threats targeting British democratic institutions

Tehran deploys layered digital warfare strategy combining espionage, disruption, and proxy operations amid regional military conflict

Security researchers document accelerating activity contradicting intelligence estimates of weakened capabilities

State Comptroller warns of Iranian proxy operations targeting democratic processes

Parliamentary Assembly analysis highlights cyber risks, missile programs, and Tehran's support for Russia's Ukraine campaign

First American military fatalities in regional strikes since October 2023 escalate tensions

Multiple foreign governments weaponize pandemic response narratives to conduct influence operations and undermine democratic institutions worldwide

Tehran's sustained DDoS campaign against American financial institutions marks significant escalation in invisible cyber conflict

IRGC commander revealed deployment of 5,000 inmates organized into three battalions against protesters

Iranian official linked resistance success to continued suicide attacks against civilians

Tehran provides funding, training, and weapons to Lebanese Hezbollah and Palestinian militant groups

Libyan regime systematically supports violent opposition to Middle East peace process through proxy groups

Intelligence analysis reveals systematic coordination between terrorist groups and state sponsors targeting Western interests worldwide.

CIA assessment reveals international terrorist tactics including kidnapping and assassination operations