This book provides a solid, encompassing definition of Internet memes, exploring both the
common features of memes around the globe and their particular regional traits. It identifies …

This article explores aspects, transformations, and dynamics of the ideological control of the
internet in Russia. It analyses the strategies of actors across the Russian online space which …

While Israeli suppression of Palestinian voices is well-understood, much less is known
about the Palestinian authorities' repression of Palestinians–the very people they are …

Although memes are considered disruptive to elite control over political discourse, their
viability for contestation in authoritarian settings remains uncertain. The present study …

Recent studies have focused on the resurgence of feminist mobilisations facilitated or made
visible by the advent of social media. In this paper I focus on the potential of social media to …

This research explores the interplay between Twitter hashtag activism and the
unemployment movement in Oman. It examines the dynamics of the unemployment …

Citizens of authoritarian regimes face multiple constraints when they express critical political
views using digital media. The regime may monitor their activities, censor their speech or …

This article aims to investigate the professional and ethical negotiation on managing cyber
conflict prevention towards misuse and exploitation of massive social media adoption from …

After a significant escalation of tensions between the two countries, Ukraine found itself at
war on February 24, 2022, with the invasion of its borders by the Russian army. This …

Digital activism, political activism mediated by digital technologies, offers the promise of
increased visibility and political power for marginalized groups. Yet, this has not been the …