Open Access
Cyberspace as a Tool of Contemporary Propaganda
Author(s) -
Grzegorz Pilarski
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
safety and defense
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2450-551X
DOI - 10.37105/sd.72
Subject(s) - cyberspace , deliberation , the internet , public relations , political science , appeal , sociology , element (criminal law) , computer science , law , world wide web , politics
The scientific deliberation presented in this article concerns the use of cyberspace in contemporary propaganda activities. The aim of the analysis is to identify propaganda activities and to state the role of cyberspace as an indispensable element for its existence. The following research methods were applied in the research: analysis, synthesis, abstracting, generalization, and a case study.
The case study presented in this article, concerning the identification of propaganda activities based on the engagement of Germany in the issue of refugees from Syria, perfectly points to the significance and possibilities offered by cyberspace in the realization of the activities in question and attaining the set goals.
The results obtained from the research underline the significant role of cyberspace in contemporary society where the success of propaganda is conditioned by the use of tools which allow to appeal to a vast group of recipients through the media, the Internet, and social media. The presented deliberation indicates that cyberspace with all its elements is a prerequisite for the success of propaganda activities conducted nowadays.