Subversion of Thought as a Strategy to Delegitimize Israel and Undermine the West
For over two decades, state and non-state actors across the Islamic world have weaponized digital platforms to reshape global opinion.
What began as basic online propaganda has evolved into sophisticated AI-driven operations systematically targeting Western audiences – particularly youth – with narratives designed to delegitimize Israel and normalize jihadist ideologies.
This digital subversion constitutes a fundamental challenge to democratic discourse and Western strategic interests, exploiting the very technologies and freedoms that define liberal societies to undermine their foundational values.
While ostensibly targeting Israel, these operations threaten Western civilization itself.
A vital and urgent question is whether Western democracies can develop and implement countermeasures preserving democratic values while addressing sophisticated technological manipulation.
Author's summary: Digital subversion threatens Western democracy.