War in 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict in the Twenty-First Century - David Patrikarakos
War in 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict in the Twenty-First Century - David Patrikarakos I woke up and, as always, immediately checked my phone. The rebels were now fleeing to…
Specifikacia War in 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict in the Twenty-First Century - David Patrikarakos
War in 140 Characters: How Social Media Is Reshaping Conflict in the Twenty-First Century - David Patrikarakos
I woke up and, as always, immediately checked my phone. The rebels were now fleeing to Donetsk, the self-proclaimed capital of the separatist enclave. What I saw astonished me: Twitter was reporting that Ukrainian forces had driven pro-Russia separatists from their stronghold in the nearby town of Sloviansk.
I checked the BBC and other traditional news outlets for coverage but found nothing. Tweeted photos of the escaping convoy taken by passersby confirmed the story. The truth, however, was plain to see all around me: the city was in lockdown, its streets almost empty.
Nobody was enjoying the