Interview – Maciej Bazela
Maciej Bazela discusses neo-fascism, including its resurgence in Latin America, the use of social media by neo-fascist movements, and potential countermeasures.
Interview – Swati Srivastava
Swati Srivastava discusses the concept of hybrid sovereignty, the power of Big Tech, and the use and regulation of artificial intelligence by governing bodies.
The Twitter Prisoner Dilemma and the Future of Digital Diplomacy
The Twitter dilemma may represent the opening salvo of a digital cold war between states and big tech companies.
Swiping for God: Islamizing Dating or Secularizing Islam?
Interactions on the social lab of the Muslim dating apps signals an ongoing negotiating process of what it means to be (a) Muslim, (b) secular, and (c) a secular Muslim.
Opinion – Twitter as an Orwellian Global Editor
Twitter’s current editorial role suggests the reproduction of geopolitical power dynamics, with its increasingly visible bilateral cooperation with states and their (political) requests.
Away from Political Parties into Lifestyle Politics: Young People in Advanced Democracies
Political parties need to revaluate their mission in an age of new media as newer generations replace older members of the electorate.
Securitisation and Vernacular Discussions of Terrorism on Social Media
Social media users are not only aware of the dominant narratives produced in the wake of an attack, but that they also shape and challenge them.
State Social Media and National Security Strategy: Israel’s Operation Protective Edge
The IDF’s imagery showcases the durable background symbols that make social media posts powerful, effective, and convincing.
Critical Security Studies Needs to Better Consider the Intricacies of Social Media
There is no formula for deciding who on social media rises to prominence as a security influencer in any given context, and influence in this case is ephemeral and short-lived.
Post-Truth and Far-Right Politics on Social Media
The fact that anyone who uses social media can encounter and be affected by racist, Anti-Semitic and white supremacist posts shared by far-right figures reveals inherent dangers.
