| dc.description.abstract | In May 2009, following a thirty-year
armed conflict, Sri Lanka's territorial integrity was
restored. However, the LTTE International
Network's information warfare against Sri Lanka has
not yet ended, and the LTTE continues to engage in
cyber-hostilities and cyber- information warfare.
The true objective of such operations is to radicalize
the minds of people, particularly young people who
have not yet seen the ravages of war and are
therefore susceptible to manipulation. Hence, the
purpose of this study is to examine the patterns of
visualizing utilized by the International network of
LTTE, which are the front organizations to influence
communities and foster misconceptions. The study
shall be conducted as Doctrinal research. Data shall
be obtained through primary and secondary
resources and shall be analyzed qualitatively. To be
more specific, open-source material found on social
media, printed and visual media shall be utilized in
gathering the requisite data. The principal objectives
of conducting this study are as follows. Firstly, the
paper shall explore how disinformation that is
disseminated through visual media affect
international communities and radicalize youths.
Secondly, this shall examine the potential
consequences of radicalization through the media,
which might degrade the community's tranquil
existence now and in the future. Finally, the paper
shall address the legal implications of using visual
media as a medium of communication. Concerning
international law, the author shall provide
recommendations on several elements of strategic
policymaking. | en_US |
