The case study circles around the topical area of disinformation as part of hybrid warfare. Within this case study, selected examples of certain events regarding disinformation shall be portrayed, during the phase when Russia started to annex Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent disinformation campaigns, up until to the current war in Ukraine. Next to that, the case study shall give specific insights into one business actor, which is Google Jigsaw, a think tank and technology incubator within Google.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- List of abbreviations
- Referencing details
- Intro
- Details on the assignment
- Option for this paper
- Basis for the digital governance case
- Details on hybrid warfare
- Details on disinformation
- Details on the digital governance case
- Illustration of digital governance.
- Strongest role in the digital governance case...
- Role: State
- Role: Civil society.
- Role: Business
- Conclusion for this paper
- Bibliography.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the case study of disinformation used as a tool in hybrid warfare. It analyzes the role of digital governance in addressing this challenge, with a focus on the roles played by the state, civil society, and businesses. The paper aims to illustrate how these actors have dealt with challenges in digital transformation and to determine which actor holds the strongest influence in this specific case.
- The use of disinformation as part of hybrid warfare
- Digital governance in the context of disinformation campaigns
- The role of the state in countering disinformation
- The role of civil society in combating disinformation
- The role of businesses in mitigating disinformation
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins with an introduction to the case study, outlining the assignment requirements and detailing the chosen topic. The second chapter delves into the theoretical foundations of digital governance, exploring the concepts of hybrid warfare, disinformation, and their relation to the case study. The third chapter provides an illustrative example of digital governance in practice. The fourth and final chapter examines the roles of the state, civil society, and businesses in addressing the case study, culminating in a conclusion that identifies the most influential actor in this context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key concepts and themes explored in this paper include digital governance, hybrid warfare, disinformation, state, civil society, business, digital transformation, and the role of actors in combating disinformation campaigns. The study draws upon academic literature and journalistic reports to analyze the complexities of these issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of disinformation in hybrid warfare?
Disinformation is used as a strategic tool in hybrid warfare to destabilize societies, influence public opinion, and create confusion, as seen during Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
What is Google Jigsaw?
Google Jigsaw is a think tank and technology incubator within Google that develops technical solutions to combat global security challenges like disinformation, censorship, and online harassment.
How does digital governance address disinformation?
Digital governance involves the collaboration between the state, civil society, and business actors to create rules, technologies, and norms that mitigate the spread and impact of false information.
Which actor has the strongest role in combating disinformation?
The paper evaluates the influence of the state, civil society, and businesses (like tech companies), concluding that their effectiveness depends on their ability to work together within a digital governance framework.
What specific examples of disinformation are analyzed?
The case study focuses on campaigns surrounding the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the ongoing disinformation efforts related to the current war in Ukraine.
- Citation du texte
- Stefan G. Raul (Auteur), 2022, The use of disinformation as part of hybrid warfare, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1308731
