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Dr. Michael Jensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Canberra, affiliated with the Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society and the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis. His research focuses on digital communication technologies' impact on political organization, electoral processes, and democratic institutions. He has published extensively on topics such as foreign interference in elections, online political behavior, and misinformation dynamics. Jensen has contributed evidence to Australian parliamentary committees addressing foreign influence and election security, emphasizing the role of social media in shaping public discourse.
His work spans global case studies, including analysis of Russian and Chinese state-sponsored troll activities in the U.S. and Australian political contexts. Key projects include the Regional Perspectives Project on disinformation resilience and investigations into the 2020 Taiwan election's foreign influences. Jensen collaborates internationally, with publications in journals like the Journal of Information Warfare and Issues and Studies.
Research interests encompass digital media's role in democracy, political participation, and the evolution of campaign strategies in the digital age. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding fake news, social media governance, and the intersection of technology with governance structures.
- Grants & Projects:
- RPP: Regional Perspectives Project (2023)
- Weaponized Narratives: PRC Interference in the 2020 Taiwan Election (2020)
- Realising Democracy Amid Communicative Plenty (2015–2017)
- Advisory Contributions:
- Australian Senate Select Committee on Foreign Interference (2020)
- Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (2018)
Jensen leads the Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis, fostering interdisciplinary research on governance challenges in the digital era. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy recommendations to address emerging threats to democratic processes.
