December 31, 2023

Honestly there are millions of ways of creating propaganda in politics. Some are mild some are very harsh. For some, you will feel your blood pressure going up after reading. I am sure you will raise your eyebrow reading some of the processes used in the history. They all form a part of politics. Politics is a game of power. You have power, you will win; else you lose. Remember, power is always scared of losing its place. It is always coward. It always is in worry of someone else may take it over. This is the only reason why power is in attacking mode like a ‘cat found in corner’ and attacks even 100 times bigger dog. Power is intoxication. Once you taste it, you will be addicted to it. Yet Power is always worried of losing the control. 1. Disinformation Campaigns In the age of digital communication, disinformation campaigns have become a prevalent form of propaganda. Through social media platforms and online forums, state actors and non-state entities alike disseminate false information to sow confusion, create division, and manipulate public opinion.     For example, generally in India it is seen many times that if a person is murdered or a female is raped then media first searches the religion and sub-caste of the victim and then they will put a headline accordingly e.g., ‘An Adivasi teen aged allegedly gang-raped’ or ‘Dalit brutally murdered in public’ etc. I If you see at both the incident, if the victim is not Adivasi or Dalit, has the offense a less importance or impact? No. Even if a person is from royal family and is assassinated, this is an equal level of offense. But by putting such communal words, I believe media is only trying to create division, manipulate public opinion and trying to intensify the incidents when they are already high intensified as soon as they occurred. 2. Cultural Diplomacy Beyond traditional propaganda, cultural diplomacy plays a vital role in shaping perceptions on the global stage. Nations invest in promoting their culture, arts, and values to enhance their soft power and influence. This approach aims to create a positive image that can, in turn, impact political alliances and diplomatic relations. 3. Nationalistic or Emotional Appeals Propaganda often taps into nationalistic sentiments, appealing to the pride and identity of a nation’s citizens. By framing international relations in terms of “us versus them,” political leaders can garner support for their policies and actions, fostering a sense of loyalty among the population. Propaganda often leverages emotional appeals to connect with the audience on a visceral level. By tapping into fear, patriotism, or empathy, propagandists can elicit strong emotional responses that shape perceptions and influence decision-making. 4. Selective Use of Facts and Statistics Propaganda frequently relies on cherry-picking facts and statistics to bolster its message. By presenting a carefully curated set of data, propagandists can manipulate public understanding and create a distorted view of reality that aligns with their agenda.     Many-a-times, youtubers, bloggers use these techniques to create humour. They will only show selective piece of video or audio in their content to create humour. E.g., using that famous song ‘my patience is waning’ or a dialogue from the movie in the reels e.g. ‘the queue starts, where I stand.’     At global level, a prominent example could be related to Israel Hamas war. Only showing selective news from both the sides plays critical role in creating propaganda. 5. Celebrity Endorsements and Influencers Utilizing celebrities or influential individuals to endorse political messages is a common propaganda tactic. The association with well-known figures can lend credibility to a cause or political figure, making the message more persuasive to a broad audience.     An example could be, when Donald Trump used FB as media market influencer and got a huge victory in assembly elections in USA. 6. Repetition and Slogans Repetition is a powerful tool in propaganda. The consistent reiteration of key messages and slogans helps embed them in the collective consciousness. Over time, these repeated phrases become associated with certain beliefs or political ideologies. 7. Demonization of Opponents Propaganda often involves portraying political opponents or rival nations in a negative light. By demonizing adversaries, propagandists seek to create a perception of a clear moral divide, justifying their own actions while vilifying others.     Best example is Israel Hamas war, each one is demonizing other whereas true culprit behind this is someone else, you all know it. 8. Censorship and Control of Information Governments and political entities may employ censorship to control the information available to the public. By restricting certain narratives or perspectives, they can maintain a tight grip on the prevailing discourse and limit opposition voices. Example     The best example is of dynasty rule of Kim-Jon-Un in north Korea. He has controlled all the things in the country, right from what program people will watch on television, the news in the publicly displayed newspapers, who can own car of which colour, even hairstyle; everything is controlled by him. North Korea is now nuclear state and has enmity with USA. Now USA has put stringent sanctioned on them. Even after meeting each other three times, these sanctions could not be lifted up. Now Pyong Yang is in extreme need of foreign currency for which he is dealing in all kinds of illegal and immoral deals like drugs, human trafficking, cyber attacks to steal money etc.     In order for him to gain popularity in the world avoid human rights attacks, which will result in some money legally flowing in the country, he has always fully controlled the information, images, videos that are made in North Korea. He is now displaying his good public image and showing signs of developments to gain international attention. This is how Kim-Jon-Un is playing Propaganda card. No one is the best propagandist than Kim and Xi Jinping (Chinese President). 9. Astroturfing Astroturfing involves creating the illusion of grassroots support for a particular cause or idea when, in reality,

In the intricate web of global politics, one cannot overlook the pervasive influence of propaganda. As a tool wielded with finesse by governments, organizations, and influential individuals, propaganda plays a crucial role in shaping narratives, moulding public opinion, and even steering the course of international affairs. In this article, we delve into the significance of propaganda in global politics and explore the various methods employed in its creation. The Role of Propaganda in Global Politics: At its core, propaganda is a form of communication aimed at influencing the attitudes and behaviors of a target audience. In the realm of global politics, it serves as a powerful weapon, capable of swaying public opinion, justifying policies, and, at times, manipulating the international community. Propaganda acts as a catalyst, intensifying the impact of political decisions and contributing to the construction of a particular narrative. One of the primary functions of political propaganda is to create a sense of unity and purpose among a nation’s citizens. By fostering a shared identity and common beliefs, governments can garner support for their policies, both domestically and on the global stage. This unity becomes particularly essential during times of crisis, enabling leaders to rally their citizens around a common cause. Honestly there are millions of ways of creating propaganda in politics. Some are mild some are very harsh. For some, you will feel your blood pressure going up after reading. I am sure you will raise your eyebrow reading some of the processes used in the history. They all form a part of politics. Politics is a game of power. You have power, you will win; else you lose. Remember, power is always scared of losing its place. It is always coward. It always is in worry of someone else may take it over. This is the only reason why power is in attacking mode like a ‘cat found in corner’ and attacks even 100 times bigger dog. Power is intoxication. Once you taste it, you will be addicted to it. 1. Historical Revisionism or Destroy old evidence and try to establish new one. Rewriting history or presenting a selective version of historical events is another method of propaganda. By shaping the narrative around past events, propagandists can influence present perceptions and justify current policies or actions. Very old method of spreading propaganda is, by destroying everything that already in existence, every evidence, every existing structure, religious places etc. and creating one’s own methods, structures, places of worships or false evidences. Best Example Best example is, Mughal and many Afghan kings invaded India like Aurangzeb, Adil Shah, Nijam Shah, Mohammed Ghori, Bakhtiyar Khilji etc. They used these techniques to wipe out Hindu temples, religious beliefs, Bakhtiyar Khilji was among many who burnt entire Nalanda university, it took three full days to completely burn this university and its precious book treasure. This book treasure had knowledge about space, aliens, religion, Human evolution theories, atomic knowledge etc. Now practically it is impossible to store all the knowledge in the mind and so, slowly it wiped out. India became dependent for knowledge on other countries. Indians knew about Astronomy more than the whole world knows currently. All the knowledge was destroyed by this psycho and its psycho-troops. Now, the destroyed temples were converted in mosques. These Shameless bloody attackers used the same material used in creating temple, to create mosque exactly on the same plinth. Lot of mosques in India, evidences to the same. For example, ‘Gyanvyapi Temple’. India never had second religion. All the religions other than Hinduism, are either forceful conversions or conversions for some economic benefits offered by invaders for one family or for the benefit of entire caste or to safeguard the family especially women and children. Hardly any conversion happened before 100 years, is wilful. This way, one destroys everything and establishes his own religion, knowledge, monuments etc. And creates the propaganda that they established everything, they were the bread butter givers, they were the pioneers, they were in existence several centuries ago. And so, they deserve what they are and what they want. Another example Another example is colonial state of British empire. They also destroyed the existing system in almost all the countries they ruled. Established education system, which will favour them. Snatched all economic resources, gold reserves and theft the precious treasure of India and many other countries. The British museum in London has almost all the things theft from all over the world. 2. Show one side of the coin Another method of creating propaganda is to hide exactly what one doesn’t want to show and show only selected pieces of overall story. Example Example, Israel-Hamas conflict. First attacker was Hamas. Iran and other countries provided rockets and other ammunition to Hamas which they used against Israel. But they forgot that, the war will be played on Gaza land not on the land who provided the ammunitions. So, these countries are safe and only fuelling the war. Now, Israel was forced for counterattack.     Now, Hamas is in big problem. The countries who provided ammunition cannot provide continuous supply but Israel already have big budget for defence and have to provide supply continuously for the war, which they are doing it and so, can sustain in such war against terror.     Now, Hamas is showing that how Israel is attacking hospitals, killing women and children, stopping food and emergency services etc. But are hiding that the same things they did a week before with Israel that too it was offensive strike whereas Israel made defensive strike and later converted it in invasive strike.     Hamas is also showcasing Israel is targeting hospitals. But hiding the information that the hospitals had underground tunnel for Hamas terrorists to hide and work and attack from the same tunnel. Hamas is showcasing that Israel is making war crime by killing Hamas children but hiding the info that the schools created for the same kids had underground tunnel too for creating war situations. Another example