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Propaganda is a form of communication aimed towards influencing the attitude of a population toward some cause or position.
It is information that is not impartial and used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, often by presenting facts selectively (perhaps lying by omission ) to encourage a particular synthesis, or using loaded messages to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information presented.
French propaganda painting Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1805), a romantic depiction by Jacques-Louis David during the Napoleonic Wars.
Propaganda is a powerful weapon in war; it is used to dehumanize and create hatred toward a supposed enemy, either internal or external, by creating a false image in the mind. This can be done by using derogatory or racist terms, avoiding some words or by making allegations of enemy atrocities. Most propaganda wars require the home population to feel the enemy has inflicted an injustice, which may be fictitious or may be based on facts. The home population must also decide that the cause of their nation is just.
Propaganda is also one of the methods used in psychological warfare, which may also involve false flag operations. The term propaganda may also refer to false information meant to reinforce the mindsets of people who already believe as the propagandist wishes. The assumption is that, if people believe something false, they will constantly be assailed by doubts. Since these doubts are unpleasant (see cognitive dissonance), people will be eager to have them extinguished, and are therefore receptive to the reassurances of those in power. For this reason propaganda is often addressed to people who are already sympathetic to the agenda. This process of reinforcement uses an individual's predisposition to self-select "agreeable" information sources as a mechanism for maintaining control.
Britannia arm-in-arm with Uncle Sam symbolizes the British-American alliance in World War I.
Afghan War
In the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, psychological operations tactics were employed to demoralize the Taliban and to win the sympathies of the Afghan population. At least six EC-130E Commando Solo aircraft were used to jam local radio transmissions and transmit replacement propaganda messages. Leaflets were also dropped throughout Afghanistan, offering rewards for Osama bin Laden and other individuals, portraying Americans as friends of Afghanistan and emphasizing various negative aspects of the Taliban. Another shows a picture of Mohammed Omar in a set of crosshairs with the words: "We are watching."
So we all understand how important this is to war efforts and generally to align a mass of people to think in a certain direction. I honestly do not think Pakistani tv channels and ISI are doing enough to win this war. Indian media is 24/7 working to ensure their national interests are reinforced. Pakistani TV news is inconsistent and Hamid Mir accusation on ISI shows they are not aligned with national interests. This needs to change if 4th generation war is to be won.
It is information that is not impartial and used primarily to influence an audience and further an agenda, often by presenting facts selectively (perhaps lying by omission ) to encourage a particular synthesis, or using loaded messages to produce an emotional rather than a rational response to the information presented.
French propaganda painting Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1805), a romantic depiction by Jacques-Louis David during the Napoleonic Wars.
Propaganda is a powerful weapon in war; it is used to dehumanize and create hatred toward a supposed enemy, either internal or external, by creating a false image in the mind. This can be done by using derogatory or racist terms, avoiding some words or by making allegations of enemy atrocities. Most propaganda wars require the home population to feel the enemy has inflicted an injustice, which may be fictitious or may be based on facts. The home population must also decide that the cause of their nation is just.
Propaganda is also one of the methods used in psychological warfare, which may also involve false flag operations. The term propaganda may also refer to false information meant to reinforce the mindsets of people who already believe as the propagandist wishes. The assumption is that, if people believe something false, they will constantly be assailed by doubts. Since these doubts are unpleasant (see cognitive dissonance), people will be eager to have them extinguished, and are therefore receptive to the reassurances of those in power. For this reason propaganda is often addressed to people who are already sympathetic to the agenda. This process of reinforcement uses an individual's predisposition to self-select "agreeable" information sources as a mechanism for maintaining control.
Britannia arm-in-arm with Uncle Sam symbolizes the British-American alliance in World War I.
Afghan War
In the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, psychological operations tactics were employed to demoralize the Taliban and to win the sympathies of the Afghan population. At least six EC-130E Commando Solo aircraft were used to jam local radio transmissions and transmit replacement propaganda messages. Leaflets were also dropped throughout Afghanistan, offering rewards for Osama bin Laden and other individuals, portraying Americans as friends of Afghanistan and emphasizing various negative aspects of the Taliban. Another shows a picture of Mohammed Omar in a set of crosshairs with the words: "We are watching."
So we all understand how important this is to war efforts and generally to align a mass of people to think in a certain direction. I honestly do not think Pakistani tv channels and ISI are doing enough to win this war. Indian media is 24/7 working to ensure their national interests are reinforced. Pakistani TV news is inconsistent and Hamid Mir accusation on ISI shows they are not aligned with national interests. This needs to change if 4th generation war is to be won.
