Questions for Social Media Use in Political and War Turmoil around the World

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 JC Church


11/3/26


Digital Media: Theory and Practice



Questions for Social Media Use in Political and War Turmoil around the World



  1. How does social media use help different sides in these political and war turmoil around the world?



Social media helps different sides in political and war turmoil around the world by allowing them to share information, spread their perspectives, and gain support from people around the world. The video about Russia and Ukraine shows how Ukrainians use social media to inform the public and gain international support, while the POLITICO article explains how Israel uses online advertisements to influence public opinion about its war with Hamas. Both sides of a conflict can use posts, videos, and emotional images to shape how people view events. However, social media can also spread propaganda and misinformation, making it important for users to question what they see and check multiple sources. 



  1. What specific impacts does social media use have in these fights?

Social media has a major impact on these conflicts because it can quickly influence public opinion, increase international support, and put pressure on governments to respond. Videos and images from the wars in Ukraine and Israel-Hamas allow people worldwide to see the violence and share their reactions, while online campaigns help each side promote its message. However, social media also spreads propaganda and misinformation, which can create confusion, increase tensions, and make it harder for people to understand what is actually happening. Ultimately, it affects not only how wars are viewed but also how people respond to them. 


  1. What are the negative effects does social media use have?


One major negative effect of social media during political conflicts and wars is the spread of misinformation and propaganda. As shown in the sources, fake or misleading videos, images, and posts can confuse people about what is actually happening, create fear, and increase hatred toward opposing groups. Social media can also spread graphic images of violence and encourage harassment or threats against people with different opinions. This makes it harder for users to separate facts from false information and can increase tension both online and in the real world.

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