Essays about: "Disinformation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 59 essays containing the word Disinformation.

  1. 6. The Threat of Digital Disinformation : A European Approach

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Ellika Amundin; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Disinformation; European Union; Securitization; Security Studies;

    Abstract : The spread of disinformation on social media platforms has in the last few years gained much scholarly attention, in particular its ability to alter democratic processes. The focus of this thesis has however been on the discourse surrounding disinformation rather than disinformation itself, more precisely, the construction and perception of disinformation as a security threat. READ MORE

  3. 7. Conspiracy theories in cyberspace

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Damir Zizic; [2023]
    Keywords : Conspiracy theories; QAnon; disinformation; social media; cyber warfare;

    Abstract : The introduction of social media platforms influenced the social dynamics by changing the way individuals are exposed to information. The straightforwardness of social media communication resulted in an overwhelming amount of information for users, and the variety of sources of the information is limiting users’ ability to assess what information is genuine and what is disinformation. READ MORE

  4. 8. Securitization of Disinformation in the UN Human Rights Council : Case of Securitization or Politicization?

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Janne Hako; [2023]
    Keywords : Disinformation; United Nations; UN; Securitization;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses speech acts on the subject of disinformation as a threat at the United Nations Human Rights Council in its 47th, 49th and 50th sessions where the matter was discussed. By combining securitization theory and qualitative content analysis with a method of examining speech acts through specific variables, it is possible to examine if this was a case of securitization or politicization and if the process was a success or a failure. READ MORE

  5. 9. Media Framing by The Washington Post on TikTok : Shaping Public Perception of the Ukraine Conflict

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Dimitra Sotiraki; [2023]
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    Abstract : The Ukraine-Russia conflict in 2022 is rooted in historical, geographical and identity reasons. The world media has paid attention to this issue emphasizing its importance from the first moment. TikTok is a new medium that over the years transformed as a major source for spreading information to a large sum of people. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Construction of the LVU Influence Operation : A Narrative Case Study on Influence Operations

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Pierre Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : influence operation; disinformation; psychological defence; sweden; social services; LVU; lvu; strategic narrative; hybrid threats; information influence; påverkanskampanj; desinformation; psykologiskt försvar; LVU; lvu; socialtjänsten; strategiska narrativ; fallstudie; hybridhot; säkerhetspolitik; informationspåverkan;

    Abstract : The thesis aims to give readers a more precise knowledge of how narratives in the information environment, mainly social media platforms, can be created and structured by agents of influence operations to subvert and influence a target audience. As a case study, the thesis focuses on the influence agent “Shuoun Islamiya”, as the Swedish Psychological Defence Agency pointed out, to be the initiator of the influence operation targeting Swedish Social Services and the LVU-act. READ MORE