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1	"NI ÄR PROPAGANDA!" : Ett bidrag till det psykologiska försvaret. Elman, Kim January 2016 (has links) This study investigates the possibility of implementing national psychological defence measures utilizing social media. These measures are understood as an exercise of political power and are contextualised in the contemporary global information arena using Castells theory of communication power in the network society, while employing PSYOPS methodology to further understand the tactical dimensions. It also attempts to evaluate the prevalence of ”filter bubbles” and the potential hindrance such may be to successful implementation. Results show that key audiences can be reached and effectively influenced through the use of social media advert targeting systems and open source, fact-based information campaigns. psychological defence psychological operations network society communication power soft power filter bubble social media information warfare countering propaganda