Post-truth in practice

Evaluating disinformation and its consequences for security decision-making

Bibliographic Data

ID22110358
AuthorsKhalid Ait Hadi (0000-0002-4043-6090, Mohammed V University, corresponding author), Mohamed Bendahan (0000-0002-4387-204X, Mohammed V University)
Year2025
Volume11
Issue1
Publication date2025-12-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/23311886.2025.2566300
OpenAlexW4414736764
LanguageEN
References cited33

This study investigates how the post-truth phenomenon, characterized by widespread disinformation and eroding trust in expertise, affects security decision-making. It examines how post-truth alters security perceptions and threat assessments, the role of emerging technologies and biases in disseminating disinformation, and the mitigating influence of regulatory frameworks in Morocco. Employing a mixed quali-quantitative approach, the study focuses on Morocco, analyzing 5670 press releases and official communications from key security institutions. The quantitative phase uses topic modeling (LDA) to identify dominant themes, while the qualitative phase employs visual and documentary analyses to verify these trends. Findings indicate that disinformation in Morocco manifests primarily through ideological polarization and operational challenges in intelligence. This dual impact undermines reliable information flow and complicates strategic decision-making. Broader implications suggest the need for robust regulatory measures, enhanced digital literacy, and advanced analytical tools to protect security decision-making processes in a post-truth era

Data security · Disinformation · Emerging technologies · Ideology · Information security · National security · Negotiation · Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies · Intelligence, Security, War Strategy · Misinformation and Its Impacts

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