This paper examines how the narrative of the "Evil West" is constructed on Lithuanian social media and news portals, shifting between genuine ideological criticism and ironic appropriation. 2. The Genesis of the Narrative
How the "Us vs. Them" mentality is reinforced by digital algorithms. Blogieji Vakarai internete
Contrast modern online rhetoric with Soviet-era propaganda that portrayed the West as decaying and morally bankrupt. This paper examines how the narrative of the
The role of external influence (e.g., Kremlin-aligned bot networks) in injecting the "Evil West" narrative into local Lithuanian comment sections. 5. Conclusion Them" mentality is reinforced by digital algorithms
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The phrase (The Evil West) is often a satirical or critical trope used in Lithuanian media and social commentary to analyze Western cultural influence, geopolitical tensions, or populist rhetoric.