2026.04.18 10:52 GMT+8

How influence flows: Money, power and think tanks

Updated 2026.04.18 10:52 GMT+8
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In today's information landscape, think tanks and NGOs are often treated as neutral sources of truth. But how independent are they, really?

In this episode of Facts Tell, we look at CHRD and ASPI – two widely cited institutions – and examine how funding, structure and political ties may shape their research and conclusions. When "authoritative reports" make headlines, it is worth asking: who is behind them and what influences their narrative?

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