Disinformation goes South: Political technologies threaten developing countries

Adam Moe Fejerskov; Flemming Splidsboel Hansen

Disinformation goes South: Political technologies threaten developing countries

Adam Moe Fejerskov, Flemming Splidsboel Hansen

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Abstract

Political technologies executed from within the digital domain are increasingly deployed in the Global South. Here, social media monopolies and an upsurge in the number of new digital media users allow information operations to reach millions and affect important political developments. The consequences can be fatal, as seen in Myanmar.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies
Pages	1-4
Publication status	Published - 5 Jul 2019

Series	DIIS Policy Brief
Number	July
Volume	2019

Keywords

Disinformation
Global South
Social media
Media
Influence Operations
Myanmar
Developing countries

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