How Social Media Shapes Conflict
Channel: International Crisis Group
Date: 2021-06-17

The rise of social media has been a welcome boost for free speech and equal representation, particularly in parts of the world where government-controlled outlets dominate the media space. But this freedom can come with risks of destabilisation, as propaganda, misinformation, and hate speech exacerbate offline tensions.

In this video, Crisis Group's Interim Future of Conflict Director, Robert Blecher, and Economics of Conflict Fellow, Jane Esberg, discuss how in many places, the growth of social media has strengthened civil society and free speech. However, it has also come with heightened security risks. They explore how governments, civil society actors and technology companies can mitigate the conflict-exacerbating risks of online platforms and promote peace.

Watch the full online event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKxUFQoF5lo

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