Arena

Arena is an innovative program dedicated to overcoming the challenges of disinformation and polarization.

Directed by SNF Agora Senior Fellows Anne Applebaum and Peter Pomerantsev and housed within the SNF Agora Institute, Arena lab aims to use high-quality research, analysis, and evaluation to create effective best practices that can then be disseminated to journalists, public diplomacy teams, and civic groups. Arena seeks creative ways to counter the menace of unreality, stop the spread of hatred and division, and foster a fact-based discourse that enhances security, enables democracy, and builds trust. Its experimental research projects involve journalists, academics, and data scientists who seek to both understand disinformation campaigns and reach audiences impacted by them.

Supporting Democracy In The Digital Age

  • Research + Analysis

    We bring together journalists, historians, data scientists, and more to understand the power of malign influence campaigns and how to strengthen democratic communication.

  • Development of Best Practices

    We seek to establish best practices that can be adopted by journalists, public diplomacy teams, and civic organizations.

  • Community Collaboration

    We aim to build a diverse community committed to supporting democratic engagement in the face of evolving digital challenges.