Warmongering Indian media!

Fake news can potentially spark or escalate conflict between two states—though starting a full-scale war purely from fake news is rare, it’s not impossible. Here’s how it can happen:

1. Misinformation Escalation: If false information suggests one state attacked or insulted another, it can lead to military or diplomatic retaliation before the truth is verified.

2. Public Pressure: Fake news can inflame public opinion, forcing governments to take aggressive stances even if they’d prefer diplomacy.

3. Historical Examples:

   • The Spanish-American War (1898) was partly driven by sensationalist, often misleading media reports—so-called “yellow journalism.”

   • In modern times, cyber disinformation campaigns have heightened tensions, like during the Russia-Ukraine conflict or between India and Pakistan.