Overview On June 24, the US Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion, sparking an outpouring of protests and national media coverage. Russian and Chinese propagandists also weighed in, though their messaging strategies on the issue differed. While Russian state media used extreme reactions from pro-choice activists to paint the United States as divided and unstable, Chinese state media focused on how the court’s ruling violated women’s rights and undermined the United States as a global leader. Moreover, in contrast to Russian diplomats who stayed away from commenting on the issue, Chinese diplomats were heavily involved in…