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Another critical insight discussed is how geopolitical actors and media outlets use conflicts to serve broader agendas. The phrase “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” captures the underlying strategy: Western powers may tacitly support or ignore jihadist violence if it aligns with their geopolitical objectives, such as destabilizing rival nations or undermining Western cultural values.
For example, the conflict in Ukraine, which has received extensive Western support, often overshadows ongoing genocides and atrocities elsewhere. More than a million people have been killed in Ukraine, yet media coverage has largely shifted away from that catastrophe—highlighting a selective focus that neglects other human rights crises around the world.