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Abstract

This panel addresses the complex mechanisms of information control within digital ecosystems, focusing on both domestic and transnational contexts. It explores how these practices manifest in the regulation of media, state-aligned propaganda, and manipulation of social platforms, raising questions about the balance between state control and the preservation of democratic principles. Through multi-contextual studies, the panel highlights key trends such as the use of digital propaganda, the alignment of state narratives across borders, and the targeting of online intermediaries in efforts to maintain information dominance. This discussion aims to deepen our understanding of the evolving challenges to information integrity and the societal implications of digital:

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