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Black Lives Matter Movement
Name of Conflict: Global Black Lives Matter Protests Primary Social Media Platforms: Twitter (now X), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Social Media Tactics: Awareness Mobilization: Rapid video sharing and hashtags (e.g., #BlackLivesMatter) amplified outrage and organized protests globally Real-time Reporting: Citizens live-streamed events and shared updates, often bypassing traditional media Fundraising Education: Viral campaigns for bail funds and educational infographics on systemic racism -
Myanmar Coup and Civil Movement
Name of Conflict: Myanmar Military Coup and Civil Disobedience Movement Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Telegram, Signal, TikTok Social Media Tactics: Organizing Resistance: Activists used VPNs and encrypted apps to organize protests and the Civil Disobedience Movement despite blocks. Documenting Atrocities: Citizens shared videos/images of military violence to raise awareness. Information Dissemination: Social media became a primary news source as traditional media was suppressed. -
January 6th Capital Attack
Name of Conflict/Disruption: January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol Primary Social Media Platforms: Parler, Gab, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter (now X) Social Media Tactics: Planning Incitement: Platforms like Parler and Gab are used for explicit planning and inciting violence. Disinformation Spread: Election fraud theories amplified, motivating participants. Live Documentation: Attackers live-streamed their actions from inside the Capitol. -
Russia-Ukraine War
Name of Conflict/Disruption: Full-scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine Primary Social Media Platforms: Telegram, Twitter (now X), TikTok, YouTube, Facebook Social Media Tactics: Information Warfare: Both sides use platforms for propaganda, narrative control, and debunking misinformation. Ukraine rallied global support. Citizen Journalism: Citizens shared raw footage and accounts from the ground. Fundraising Aid: Global campaigns for humanitarian and military support amplified. -
Israel-Hamas Conflict
Name of Conflict/Disruption: Escalation of Israel-Hamas Conflict Primary Social Media Platforms: TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Telegram Social Media Tactics: Rapid Dissemination: Graphic footage shared instantly, shaping global perceptions. Narrative Control: Actors use platforms for propaganda and information warfare Global Advocacy: Hashtag campaigns for aid and political advocacy gained traction Algorithmic Amplification: Concerns about algorithms boosting emotional/unverified content.