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The War of Narratives: Who Decides War and Peace Today—Politicians or Public Opinion?

ČEZ Global stage

In a world where tanks used to decide and algorithms now do, power is shifting from government offices to the audience. But who shapes the story the public believes—politicians, media, tech platforms, or artificial intelligence? And is public opinion still a reaction to reality, or is reality increasingly shaped by narrative? A discussion on how context, legitimacy, and framing of conflicts are contested today—from Ukraine and the Middle East to domestic “frontlines” within Europe. Featuring…

In a world where tanks used to decide and algorithms now do, power is shifting from government offices to the audience. But who shapes the story the public believes—politicians, media, tech platforms, or artificial intelligence? And is public opinion still a reaction to reality, or is reality increasingly shaped by narrative? A discussion on how context, legitimacy, and framing of conflicts are contested today—from Ukraine and the Middle East to domestic “frontlines” within Europe. Featuring analyst and journalist Petr Koubský and data journalist Josef Šlerka.

The topic will be introduced by Andreas Papadopulos.
The discussion will be held in Czech.