CLEAN : Academic discusses how the Gulf crisis was fueled by disinformation

The video discusses how historical crises often have orchestrated pretexts, with examples like the Iraq war and Vietnam. It highlights the Gulf crisis as a significant event where digital media played a crucial role in spreading disinformation. The resurgence of online disinformation is noted, with concerns about its increasing sophistication. The video also examines the impact of disinformation on both domestic and international levels, particularly in the context of the Qatar blockade. Finally, it addresses the unique challenges of social media in the Middle East, emphasizing the scale and toxicity of disinformation in the Arabic social media sphere.

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