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Hate Speech, Hate Speech in Social Media
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Countering Hate Speech, Disinformation & Propaganda
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Extremist & Terrorist Digital / Social Media Presence
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Extremist & Terrorist Communication Strategies and Media
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Disinformation, Misinformation, Fake News
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Islamic State (Political-Religious Extremist Organization)
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Hate Speech Legislation & Regulation
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Islamist Communications & Media
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Content Moderation & Regulation: Social Media
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Radicalisation: Influence of Media
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Extremist Recruitment through Media
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Facebook
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Information Warfare, Psychological Warfare
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Right-Wing Extremism
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Propaganda
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Antisemitism
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Twitter & Microblogs
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Jihad
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Extremism & Terrorism Reporting
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Nazism
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Taliban
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Digital Activism, Cyber Advocacy
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Digital Platforms & Intermediaries
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Telegram
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Harassment & Intimidation of Journalists
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Digital Platform & Intermediaries Regulation
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Countering Defamation & Harassment
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Gender-Based Online Harassment & Sexual Threats
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Fundamentalisms (Religious)
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Freedom of Expression
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Cyberbullying, Cyberharassment
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Social Media
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Racism in Communication & Media
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Racism in Social Media & Digital Communication
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Disinformation & Misinformation Law & Regulation
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Islam: Media Representation & Reporting
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Migration & Refugees Reporting & (Social) Media Representation
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Radio-Télévision Libre des Milles Collines (RTLM)
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Genocides
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Terrorism
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Boko Haram
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Civil Wars
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Media Assistance in Conflict Regions & Fragile Countries
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Social Media in Political Communication
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TikTok
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Media Literacy: Disinformation, Fake News, Hate Speech
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Good Practice Examples
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Political Extremism
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Political Communication
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Censorship
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Religion and Conflicts, Religious Conflicts, Religious Violence
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Conflict Reporting, Armed Conflict Reporting
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Conflict-Sensitive / Peace Communication
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Conflicts & Wars: Roles of Digital Technologies & Conflict Narratives in Social Media
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Cyberwarfare, Cyber Operations: Attacking Enemy Computers, Software, and Control Systems
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War Propaganda, Propaganda in Conflicts
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Narratives, Narrative Structures
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Digital Ethics, AI Ethics, Social Media Ethics, Data & Information Ethics
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Digital & Information Literacy
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Discrimination in Language & Media
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Conspiracy Narratives, Conspiracy Theories
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Defamation Law & Regulation
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Gender-Based Harassment, Intimidation & Violence
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Human Rights
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Polarization, Political Polarization
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Press
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Radio
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Visual Communication
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Digital & Social Media Use: Youth
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Gaming: Uses & Effects
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Trust in the Media, Credibility of Media
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Authoritarian Regimes: Government Communication Strategies
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Campaigning: Evaluation, Monitoring, Impact Assessment
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Digital Media Censorship, Control & Filtering, Internet & Social Media Censorship
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Government Propaganda
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Public Diplomacy, Cultural Diplomacy
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Holocaust
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Perpetrators
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Russia-Ukraine War <2014-
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Conflict-Sensitive Digital Technology Use & Social Media in Prevention & Transformation
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Internet / ICTs and Conflicts
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Religious Communication in Conflicts & Peacebuilding
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Countering Misinformation & Rumours
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Big Digital Platforms, Big Tech Companies
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Internet / Social Media Law & Regulation
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Political Blogging
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YouTube
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Romani People
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Foreign Disinformation, Foreign Information Manipulation Operations, Foreign Propaganda
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Documenting Human Rights Violations
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Fact-Checking & Verification of Sources
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Digital Literacy: Youth
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Media Literacy: Youth
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Media Law & Regulation
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Political Parties: Communication Strategies
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Persuasive Communication
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Islamism
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
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Civic Engagement, Citizen Participation, Civil Society & Digital Communication
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Digital & Social Media Use, Internet Use
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Textbooks, Textbook Development, Publishing & Research
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Campaigning: Experiences
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Campaigning: Message Design
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Campaigning: Planning & Implementation
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Catholic Communicators & Journalists
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Catholic Radio Programmes
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Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Privacy, Right to Privacy
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Media Freedom, Press Freedom
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Government Communication Strategies
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Storytelling
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Conflicts and Media
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Conflict-Sensitive & Peace Journalism
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Conflict-Sensitive Radio Journalism, Radio in Conflict Prevention & Transformation
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Dealing With the Past
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Enemy Images
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Foreign Conflict Reporting, International War Reporting
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Violence in the Media: Video Games
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War Reporting
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Rumours & Rumour Management
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Collective Memory & Media, Media Representation of History
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Memes
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Edutainment Television Programmes
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Internet Effects
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Political Websites & Online Communities
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Search Engines
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Democratization & Digital Media / Social Media
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Filter Bubbles & Echo Chambers
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Instagram
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Artificial Intelligence
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Digitalisation, Online Communication & Democracy / Democratization
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Minorities & Disadvantaged Groups: Media Policies & Regulations
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Xenophobia
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Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Communication
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Election Campaigns: Disinformation & Misinformation
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Gaming, Video Games
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Sports Reporting
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Ethics in Media & Communication
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Defamation of Religion (Blasphemy)
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Bias in News Media
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Self-Regulation of Media
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Impact Assessment & Outcome Evaluation
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Female Journalists & Media Workers
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Gender Representation & Stereotypes in the Media
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COVID-19 Communication
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International Radio Broadcasting, Foreign Radio Broadcasting
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Safety of Journalists, Safety Risks of Media Workers
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Photojournalism
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Election Reporting
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Media Assistance
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Diversity & Pluralism in Media / Communication
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Stereotypes in Media & Communication
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Media & Information Literacy
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Confidential Sources, Whistleblowing, Protection of Journalists' Sources
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Law Enforcement, Litigations, Legal Practice, Case Law, Jurisdiction
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People with Disabilities: Reporting & Media Representation
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Coughlin, Charles (1891-1979)
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Conflict & War Photography
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Fascism
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Hindu Nationalism
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Populism
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Influence of Media on Politics
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National Identity & Media, Nationalism & Communication
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Media Effects
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Manipulation
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Interreligious Dialogue
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Religious Discrimination, Persecution of / Violence Against Religious Groups
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Research Methods
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Discrimination
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Countering Discrimination & Racism
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Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Minorities
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Rohingya
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Dalits
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Technologies: Impact Assessment
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Television
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Youth Cultures, Youth Milieus, Youth Identities
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Youth & Digital Media
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Access to Public Information, Freedom of Information, Right to Information
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Digital Divide, Digital Inequalities
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Advocacy Campaigns
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Gender Advocacy & Empowerment, Gender Mainstreaming
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Digital & Social Media Use: Children
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Interactive Radio: Audience Participation, Interaction & Feedback
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Media Use: Youth
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Religious Media Use, Religious Media Audiences
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Campaigning
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Campaign Strategies
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Digital Media Campaigns
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Catholic News Agencies, Catholic News Services
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Child Protection, Protection of Minors
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Digital Literacy: Children
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Protestantism (Mainline)
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Aesthetics in Film & Visual Communication
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Freedom of Expression Principles
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Press Freedom & Communication Rights Violations
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Surveillance, Surveillance Technologies, Spyware
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Crisis Communication
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Foreign Government Communication Interventions
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Military: Communication Strategies & Practices
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Nonprofit Public Relations: Design & Implementation
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Street Papers
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Discussion Forums, Community Discussions, Citizen Consultations
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Participatory Communication
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Conflicts, Conflict Prevention & Management, Mediation, Peacebuilding
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International Conflicts
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Human Rights Protection & Violations: Media Representation & Reporting
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Media Law & Regulation in Conflict Areas
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Violence in the Media: Reception & Effects
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Contents of Media
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Content Analysis (Research Method)
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Discourse & Discourse Analysis
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Media Quality
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Media Monitoring, Media Observatories
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Digital Anthropology, Cyberanthropology
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Collective Identities & Media
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Collective Memory: Violent Conflicts & Wars
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Development Assistance
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Good Governance
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Edutainment Radio Programmes
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Influence of Media on Development Aid
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Algorithms & Big Data
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Darknet
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Digital Media Research, Digital Communication Research
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Mailing Lists
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Digital Political Communication
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Social / Digital Media and ICTs in Disaster & Humanitarian Crisis Management & Prevention
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WhatsApp
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Yala-Young Leaders (Social Networking Website)
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Trolling (Social Media)
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Websites
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Ethnic / Minority Online Communities & Websites
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Gender and ICTs / Internet
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LGBT & Communication / Media
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Minorities
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Earthquakes, Floods, Tsunamis, Natural Disasters
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QAnon (Conspiracy Narrative)
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Stop.Fake.org (Internet Portal, Kiev)
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Deepfakes (Realistic-Looking Media Content that has been Modified, Generated or Falsified Using AI)
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Effects of Disinformation on Democracy
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Gendered Disinformation
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Health Disinformation & Misinformation
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Reporting on Disinformation & Misinformation
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Curricula: School Education
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Educational Policies
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Secondary Education
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Humour, Parody, Satire
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Accountability & Transparency of the Media
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Image Ethics, Ethics in Photojournalism
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Journalism Ethics
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Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Indicators
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Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Tools
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Evaluation Methods: Using Communication Tools
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Gender Discrimination, Gender Inequalities
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Gender Relations
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Gender-Sensitive Journalism
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Gender-Sensitive Language
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Revenge Porn (Non-Consensual Dissemination of Intimate Images)
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Sexuality
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Women (General)
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Suicide Reporting & Media Representation
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Vaccination Campaigns & Vaccine Hesitancy
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History of Radio
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Indigenous Languages
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Intercultural Dialogue
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Media Law & Regulation: International Standards & Practices
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Satellite Television
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International Relations
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International Organizations
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Council of Europe
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United Nations (UN)
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United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
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Journalistic Quality
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Journalists
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News Agencies
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Radio Journalism
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Court Reporting & Media Representation of Judicial System
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Political Reporting
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Judaism: Media Representation & Reporting
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Metaphors
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Local Communication & Media
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Media Assistance: Media & Information Literacy
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Effects on Journalism, Media & Communication
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Crowdsourcing
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Presentation of Information
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Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relations
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Media, Mass Media
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Trust Building: Role of Communication & Media
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Media & Communication Policies
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Post-Socialist Media Systems & Landscapes
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Civil Rights
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Human Rights Violations
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Regulatory Bodies
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Religious Freedom
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Television Law & Regulation
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Media Companies, Media Corporations, Media Enterprises
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Diasporas
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Popular Music
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Photography
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Documentary Photography
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Civic Engagement, Citizen & Community Participation
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Governance
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Government
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Election Campaigns: Social Media
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Election Monitoring
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Media Capture, Vested Political & Other Interests in the Media
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Political Role & Influence of Radio, Radio & Democratization
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Political Television Programmes & Political Talkshows
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Public Opinion
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Newsletters
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Public Media, State Media
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Radio Debates, Radio Talk Shows, Call-In Radio Programmes
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Emotions in Communication & Media
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Helplines, Hotlines
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Media Psychology, Communication Psychology
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Parasocial Interaction
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Indoctrination
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Prejudices
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Religion and Communication
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Hinduism and Communication
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Islamic Cultures: Role of Media
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Muslim Digital Media & Online Communities
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Muslim Media
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Muslim Press
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Muslim Television Broadcasting
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Symbols: Religious
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Yazidism, Yazidis, Yezidis
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Social Conflicts, Social Problems
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Assassination
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Government Crimes
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Violence
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State Violence
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Youth Violence & Violence Prevention
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Civil Society
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Economic, Political and Social Effects
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Ethnocentrism
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Computer Networks, Local Area Networks (LAN)
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Software Security
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SMS
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Al-Manar (Television Channel, Lebanon)
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RT (Russian International Broadcaster, formerly Russia Today)
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Youth Activism, Youth Civic Engagement, Youth Political Interests, Youth Protests
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Youth, Adolescents
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Challenging Extremist Views on Social Media: Developing a Counter-Messaging Response
London; New York: Routledge (2020), vi, 175 pp.
"Focusing predominantly on efforts countering Salafi-Jihadi extremism, this book examines how feasible it is to prevent or counter radicalization and violent extremism with countermessaging efforts. It investigates important principles to consider when devising such a program. The authors provide bo
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Hate Speech in Asia and Europe: Beyond Hate and Fear
London; New York: Routledge (2020), xi, 193 pp.
"This edited collection provides a timely review of the current state of hate speech research in Asia and Europe, through the comparative examples of Korea, Japan and France. Extending the study of hate speech studies beyond the largely western emphasis on European and US contexts dominant in the fi
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The Use of Telegram for Non-Consensual Dissemination of Intimate Images: Gendered Affordances and the Construction of Masculinities
Social Media + Society, volume 6, issue 4 (2020), 12 pp.
"This article analyses the role of Telegram in orienting, amplifying, and normalizing the non-consensual diffusion of intimate images (NCII). We focus on the sense of anonymity, the platform’s weak regulation, and the possibility of creating large male communities, arguing that these affordances a
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Das ist keine Propaganda: Wie unsere Wirklichkeit zertrümmert wird
Bonn: Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung (bpb), Sonderausg. (2020), 295 pp.
"Auf der ganzen Welt nutzen unterschiedlichste Akteure die Wirkungsmechanismen der digitalen Medien aus, um durch gezielte Desinformationskampagnen die öffentliche Meinung zu beeinflussen. Dies, so lautet die zentrale These von Peter Pomerantsev, bedrohe Demokratien und Demokratisierungsprozesse. W
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Ideological Shift, Public Support and Social Media: The 'new' in Kashmir's 'new Militancy'
New Delhi: Observer Research Foundation (ORF) (2020), 42 pp.
"The new militant movement in Kashmir, which began with Burhan Wani in the southern areas, has escalated the conflict in the Valley. While militancy is not new in Kashmir, the Pulwama attack put the conflict back on the radar of the international community. This paper examines the changing nature of
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ISIS Propaganda: A Full-Spectrum Extremist Message
New York: Oxford University Press (2020), xii, 287 pp.
"This book offers a comprehensive overview and analysis of the Islamic State's use of propaganda. Combining a range of different theoretical perspectives from across the social sciences, and using rigorous methods, the authors trace the origins of the Islamic State's message, laying bare the strateg
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What is the Relationship Between Hate Radio and Violence? Rethinking Rwanda's "Radio Machete"
In: Media and Mass Atrocity: The Rwanda Genocide and Beyond
Waterloo, Ontario: Centre for International Governance Innovation (2019), pp. 97-130
"The evidence amounts to a persuasive refutation of the commonly held beliefs that radio had widespread, direct effects and that hate radio was the primary driver of the genocide and participation in it. That said, the evidence suggests radio had some marginal and conditional effects. RTLM broadcast
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Fake News: Moderne Lügen entlarven und entspannt reagieren
Frankfurt am Main: Wochenschau-Verlag (2019), 174 pp.
"Thorben Prenzel stellt in seinem Buch die Triple-A-Methode vor, die eine einfache Handlungsanleitung für den Alltag bietet. Diese verständliche Schritt-für-Schritt Anleitung hilft Ihnen, gekonnt die richtigen Argumente zur richtigen Zeit anzubringen." (Verlagsbeschreibung)
Radikalisierungsmaschinen: Wie Extremisten die neuen Technologien nutzen und uns manipulieren
Top Insights
Berlin: Suhrkamp (2019), 334 pp.
"Julia Ebner verfolgt hauptberuflich Extremisten. Undercover mischt sie sich unter Hacker, Terroristen, Trolle, Fundamentalisten und Verschwörer, sie kennt die Szenen von innen, von der Alt-Right-Bewegung bis zum Islamischen Staat, online wie offline. Ihr Buch macht Radikalisierung fassbar, es ist
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Counteracting Hate and Dangerous Speech Online: Strategies and Considerations
Tokyo: Toda Peace Institute (2019), 16 pp.
"This policy brief will examine the various factors that enable online hate speech to resonate, spread, and drive offline action. After briefly reviewing the features of social media that enable hate speech to spread online, we will explore tools for designing interventions to respond to this conten
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Social Media Dynamics in Boko Haram’s Terrorist Insurgence
Tokyo: Toda Peace Institute (2019), 15 pp.
"This policy brief analyses the use of social media by different groups affected by Boko Haram’s terrorist insurgence, including the group itself. The rate, speed, spread and belief which information from social media commands has changed theatres of war and amplified terrorist threats. The Nigeri
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Information Flows and Radicalization Leading to Violent Extremism in Central Asia
Search for Common Ground; Internews (2019), 77 pp.
"The study is comprised of three main parts: a desk study of available and accessible material – reports, documents and media material; a qualitative study comprising over 200 interviews with ordinary people, experts, and persons with direct experience with radicalization leading to violent extrem
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Filmemacher des Terrors: Die Bildpropaganda des globalen Dschihad
In: Diaspora: Netzwerke globaler Gemeinschaften
Karlsruhe: KIT Scientific Publishing; Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) (2019), pp. 147-160
"Die Medien und die breite Öffentlichkeit zeigen sich oftmals verwundert über die Perfektion der IS-Propaganda. Dabei wird übersehen, dass der Medienkrieg des Pseudo-Islamischen Staats auf einer ‚Großen Erzählung', einer ‚Meistererzählung' basiert, an der dschihadistische Organisationen se
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Disinformation and Democracy: The Home Front in the Information War
Brussels: European Policy Centre (2019), 22 pp.
"Efforts to fight the spread of disinformation have had mixed results. Self-regulation by online platforms such as Twitter or Facebook puts a great deal of power in their hands, with potentially negative effects on independent news outlets that depend on social media for their outreach. State regula
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Islamist Buzzers: Message Flodding, Offline Outreach, and Astroturfing
ASEAS - Austrian Journal of South-East Asian Studies, volume 12, issue 2 (2019), pp. 187-208
"Based on ethnographic research on Islamist buzzers – social media political operators tasked with making particular online conversation subjects trend – in Indonesia, this article details the process of how the proliferation of insensitive message in both the online and offline realms plays a r
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Décode la h@ine! Jette la violence! Guide de prévention contre les discours de haine en ligne à l'usage des 12-18 ans
Key Guidance
Rabat: UNESCO (2019), 76 pp.
"Ce guide, conçu à partir d'une collecte des données sur l'expression de la haine en ligne sous toutes ses formes, et de leur analyse, propose des modules simples à comprendre afin d'accompagner celles et ceux qui le souhaitent dans la création d'un réseau virtuel d'échange pacifié. Les reco
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Mauritania Violent Extremism & Media Landscape Assessment: Desk Study & Field Analysis
USAID; International Business and Technical Consultants (IBTCI) (2019), 89 pp.
"The primary questions driving this assessment are: What are the principal drivers of extremism in Mauritania? What are the principal social fractures that have been, or could be, exploited by extremists? The table below displays the overall main drivers of VE in Mauritania, as well as the five subn
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