The First TikTok War: Impact of Media in the Russia-Ukraine War
This project explores the Russian vs. Ukrainian conflict, also known as “The First TikTok War,” through the lens of Media and Politics. The conflict gained popularity on social media, particularly TikTok, and this project aims to understand the role of media in shaping public perception and understanding of the conflict. I also discuss the link between media and politics from two perspectives: communication and political angles. The communication perspective explains the media’s interaction with politics as political communication, involving the transmission of information between politicians, news media, and the public. The political angle recognizes the indirect involvement of media in international affairs, where technology has become a significant actor in politics, as evidenced by its impact on events such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Faculty Mentor: Prof. Yasmeen Mekawy
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