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A Computational Analysis of Online Political Discourse on Ukrainian-Russian Blogosphere

Authors:
Mainuddin Shaik
Nitin Agarwal

Keywords: Social Media; Blogs; Ukraine; Russia; Politics; Online Discourse

Abstract:
This research addresses the critical problem of how online political discourse, particularly in the Ukrainian-Russian blogosphere, shapes and is shaped by geopolitical conflicts from 2014 to 2020. Utilizing a comprehensive computational framework, the research analyzes over 26,000 English-language blog posts, employing advanced methods such as topic modeling, influential analysis, sentiment analysis, and network analysis to uncover coordinated information campaigns and the propagation of pro-Russian narratives. The study presents new results, revealing the complex interplay between narrative intensity, sentiment, and toxicity in response to key geopolitical events. These findings underscore the influential role of blogs in modern political communication, providing crucial insights into the dynamics of online influence. Ultimately, the research concludes that understanding these dynamics is essential for developing strategies to navigate and counteract the evolving digital landscape in politically charged environments.

Pages: 301 to 315

Copyright: Copyright (c) to authors, 2024. Used with permission.

Publication date: December 30, 2024

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ISSN: 1942-2628