THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN ARMED CONFRONTATIONS
THE ROLE OF MASS MEDIA IN ARMED CONFRONTATIONS
Author(s): Mihail OrzeaţăSubject(s): Media studies, Security and defense, Military policy, Politics and communication, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: media as weapon; censorship; press freedom in war; fake news; manipulation; disinformation;
Summary/Abstract: The author considers that the role of mass media in armed confrontations is complex and debated especially among those who work in the field of communication and public relations, as well as among political and military decision-makers, the debates being generated by different interests and responsibilities. Moreover, throughout history, because of the media’s power of influencing people in wartime, politicians imposed restrictions on freedom of speech in the mass media, phenomenon known as censorship. Currently, the internet and social media have become the most important challenges for politicians and military commanders during wartime. In addition, mass media is one of the most important and powerful weapon the military commanders have in their arsenal, influencing the way of waging war.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 1-2
- Page Range: 158-171
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English
