The Influnce of Media on National Security

Abstract

This study aims to explain the most important forms and contents of media, through it, the media become a source of threat to national security or a fortress for it. This study has been conducted within a descriptive methodological framework to illustrate both concepts and the nature of the relationship between the main variables of this study which are: media and national security. In this study, it was explained the concept of media in general, particular attention has been paid to digital media, especially due to the challenges and complications that have arisen with its emergence, affecting the relationship between media and national security. The results of the study conclude that the influence of media—whether in its traditional or digital forms—on harming or protecting national security depends on the purposes for which it is used and the ability of governments to utilize it effectively.