Internet-nationalism

Internet-nationalism (also known as cyber-nationalism or online-nationalism) is nationalism which bases its activity on the Internet.[1] Cyber-nationalism has different aspects, which may help the government as a part of the propaganda.[2] As a social phenomena, cyber-nationalism is nationalistic groups who are gathering on the internet. They often perform offensive actions against other countries, such as hacking and trying to affect elections. This phenomenon can be found in several countries such as Japan, Russia, and China.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Cyber-nationalism". The Economist. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  2. ^ Jiang, Ying (2012). Cyber-Nationalism in China: Challenging Western media portrayals of internet censorship in China. University of Adelaide Press. ISBN 978-0-9871718-4-9.
  3. ^ Schneier, Bruce. "Online Nationalism". MIT Technology Review. Archived from the original on 19 July 2014. Retrieved 15 May 2014.
  4. ^ Punk, Olie (24 March 2014). "Japan's 'Internet Nationalists' Really Hate Koreans". VICE. Retrieved 15 May 2014.