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The press, in its broadest sense, refers to communication activities that fulfill the function of delivering news, information, opinions, and commentary to the public, as well as the mediums through which these activities are carried out. Initially, the term encompassed only printed publications, but over time it has come to represent a broader meaning, including visual and digital platforms. The press is regarded as a tool for ensuring both individuals' and societies' right to access informatio

Terror Rising from Children’s Rooms: Terrorgram and Gamified Radicalization A critical operation conducted by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) thwarted a bloody attack planned for the Christmas season. Investigators discovered that the main suspect, preparing actions against crowded targets such as Christmas markets and synagogues, was only 15 years old. As the investigation deepened, it became clear that the suspect was not acting alone but had collaborated online with other youth

Press, in its broadest sense, refers to communication activities and the means through which news, information, ideas, and commentary are conveyed to the public. Initially, the term encompassed only printed publications, but over time it has expanded to include visual and digital media. Press is recognized as an instrument for both individuals and societies to access information. In this context, it not only transmits news but also fulfills functions such as shaping public opinion, ensuring soci

Conspiracy theories are explanatory frameworks that assert behind the apparent causes of socially or politically significant events lies a small, secret group—or sometimes the political authorities themselves—acting according to a deliberate plan. While these frameworks provide individuals with epistemic certainty and a sense of social belonging, they center on intentional agency rather than chance, institutional complexity, or multicausal social processes. Conspiracy theories can range from iso

The 160-Year American Quest for Greenland Greenland may have recently returned to the center of global politics due to Donald Trump’s aggressive overtures, but as early as 160 years ago, debates in the United States Congress echoed the belief that Greenland needed to be acquired. Among the most ardent advocates of this idea was William H. Seward, then Secretary of State and one of the architects of American expansionism. According to a report prepared by Seward in 1868, Greenland stood out as a

Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) is a unit established under the Presidency of Communication of the Republic of Türkiye. Launched in May 2022, it operates to identify center and disinformation content and to inform the public with accurate information. Establishment and Purpose The DMM was created to prevent the spread of incomplete misleading or fabricated information particularly on social media platforms. In this context the center’s primary responsibilities include: Detection of fal

Press, in its broadest sense, refers to communication activities and the tools through which news, information, and commentary are disseminated to the public. The term originally encompassed only printed publications but has since expanded to include visual and digital media, acquiring a broader meaning over time. Press is recognized as an instrument for both individuals and societies to access information. In this context, it not only conveys news but also fulfills additional functions such as

Social media perception management is the planned, systematic, and target-oriented process of influencing, directing, and shaping the thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of individuals, groups, or societies through social media platforms. This process is defined as a type of psychological operation conducted especially to achieve political, economic, social, or military objectives and may involve manipulative techniques. The ability of social media platforms to provide instant access to

Islamophobia has become a frequently discussed term in both academic studies and the media, especially in recent years. Islamophobia refers to deliberate prejudice, discrimination, and hostility directed at Muslims in public discourse and the media. But why do I say “in public discourse” rather than “in dictionaries”? Because you will not find the definition of the term Islamophobia in the Turkish Language Association. The reason is simple: the TDK defines “phobia” as “an unusually intense fear

On July 15–16, 2016, a coup attempt was carried out by a group of so-called military personnel affiliated with the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO/PDY) under the name “Council for Peace at Home” within the Turkish Armed Forces. Planned under the orders of FETO’s leader Fetullah Gülen, this attempt involved plotting an assassination against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who was elected by the people’s votes, bombing the Türkiye Grand National Assembly, closing the Bosphorus and Fatih