In this conversation, Christopher Stone and Ilan Berman discuss the potential of Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, to promote informational freedom in regions under authoritarian control. Berman emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology for humanitarian efforts and the empowerment of dissidents, particularly in countries like Iran. The discussion also touches on China’s response to Starlink, the implications of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the need for a coherent U.S. strategy in the face of great power competition. Berman argues for a renewed focus on U.S. information strategy to counter disinformation and promote American values globally.
