JOURNALISTIC ETHICS IN COVERING HYBRID WARS IN THE MEDIA ENVIRONMENT
Keywords:
Hybrid warfare, journalism ethics, disinformation, propaganda, media environment, information security, digital journalism, media responsibility.Abstract
Hybrid warfare, which integrates military and non-military instruments such as disinformation, cyber operations, psychological influence, and economic pressure, has significantly transformed the global media landscape. In such conditions, journalism becomes not only a source of information but also a strategic element of information confrontation. This article examines the ethical dimensions of journalistic practice in reporting hybrid wars, focusing on verification standards, propaganda resistance, digital platform influence, and the tension between public interest and national security. The study argues that modern journalism requires strengthened ethical frameworks and digital competencies to prevent manipulation and maintain informational integrity.
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