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The Eroding Pillars of Trust: Disinformation’s Impact on Taiwan’s Democratic Confidence In the realm of global politics, disinformation has emerged as a pivotal tool in undermining the structural integrity of democratic institutions. [...] Ultimately, the international community must address the implications of these types of influence campaigns on the ability of democratic states to truly reflect the will of their people. [...] The Deeper Wound: Disinformation’s Role in Fragmenting Society The insidious threat of disinformation extends beyond the erosion of institutional trust, striking at the heart of Taiwan’s societal harmony. [...] In Taiwan’s political arena, the challenge is not just tracing the source of disinformation but confronting the resulting endemic distrust in the systems designed to counteract it. [...] It will resonate in the robustness of public discourse, the vitality of political debates, and the solidarity of its citizens.