Tag: Internet and Media
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War and Peace: The Role of Domestic Media Coverage in Civil War Duration
By Nhaya Vaidya Abstract: Media coverage and its impact on conflict duration are topics that have received limited attention in the field of international relations literature. While various factors influence the duration of civil wars, the role of domestic media coverage has been overlooked. As citizens primarily rely on domestic media outlets for news and…
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One Internet to Rule Them All
By Ezekiel Rochmis Abstract: As the internet has become increasingly pervasive worldwide, autocratic regimes have taken measures to restrict their citizens’ access to the web. Interestingly, these crackdowns have been predominantly conducted unilaterally by states, despite the internet being a global platform with shared content. This raises questions as to why states would opt for…