Thirty years ago, the promise of the internet was more democracy. Citizen journalism, town
halls for millions, transparency in government, and the opportunity for everyday people to …

Research on the reasons for the unexpected outcome of the 2019 national election in India
can be divided into two strands: one strand examines the election without recourse to media …

This essay examines the role of disinformation in the Indian general election of 2019. The
findings are presented against the background of previous work on the role of digital media …

In contemporary years, right-wing populism has emerged as a widespread political
phenomenon in Europe. In Eastern Europe, especially in Hungary, right-wing populism is …

This paper takes an alternative approach to understanding theory as description. New
theoretical propositions and knowledge practices need to grow out of the comparisons …

We present an exploration of cultural norms surrounding online disclosure of information
about one's interpersonal relationships (such as information about family members …

We studied the topical preferences of social media campaigns of India's two main political
parties by examining the tweets of 7382 politicians during the key phase of campaigning …

How and where is democracy 'hacked'? Studies examining the variability of the populist
discourse rely on the—often tacit—assumption that global digital platforms are used similarly …

Purpose of the study: The advent of digital media along with the recent boom of
smartphones has changed the atlas of communication. The ubiquity of Social media has led …

Populist leaders' charisma, and their ability to connect directly with the voters, usually via
social media platforms, characterize the populist communication style. This study, with its …