The Media as an Instrument of Information Warfare

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION
• STATE OF THE ART
  • Literature Review
  • The "new" wars in the Information Age..
    • The old vs. new wars debate..
    • Media and Propaganda Warfare.
    • The relation between media and government.
• METHODOLOGY.
• FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION
• CONCLUSION

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to investigate how Russian and European media were utilized as a tool of information warfare during the Russo-Georgian War. The study examines the extent to which the framing of this conflict in Russian and European media constitutes information warfare. The paper delves into the theory of "new" wars in the Information Age, specifically focusing on the role of communication technologies in warfare. The paper also examines the relationship between media and the government within the context of information warfare.

• The role of media in contemporary warfare.
• The concept of "new" wars and their characteristics.
• The impact of propaganda techniques on media framing.
• The relationship between government, media, and public opinion.
• Comparative analysis of Russian and European media coverage.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• INTRODUCTION: This chapter explores the intertwined nature of war and mass media in modern conflicts, particularly the role of media in shaping public opinion and influencing political decisions. It establishes the research question, focusing on the use of Russian and European media as instruments of information warfare during the Russo-Georgian War.
• STATE OF THE ART: This chapter provides an overview of existing research on media framing in conflicts involving Russia, particularly focusing on the Russo-Georgian War. It discusses various approaches and scholars who have analyzed media coverage of Russian-related topics. The chapter then introduces the concept of "new" wars in the Information Age and highlights the debate between old and new war paradigms. It explores the role of communication technologies, media and propaganda warfare, and the relationship between media and the government.
• METHODOLOGY: This chapter outlines the methodology employed in the study. It details the sampling and case selection process, introduces the seven techniques of propaganda, and explains the methods used for data collection, analysis, coding, and measurement.
• FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the media coverage of the Russo-Georgian War in four selected broadsheets – the Moscow Times, Russia Beyond the Headlines, The Daily Telegraph, and Süddeutsche Zeitung. The analysis focuses on the identification and application of propaganda techniques in each of these media outlets.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include information warfare, "new" wars, propaganda, media framing, Russo-Georgian War, Russian media, European media, public opinion, and the relationship between media and government.