Political polarization is perceived as a threat to democracies. Using the Galam model of
opinion dynamics deployed in a five-dimensional parameter space, I show that polarization …

The process of opinion depolarization is assumed to be mediated through social networks,
where interacting individuals reciprocally exert social influence leading to a consensus …

I present a sociophysics model to describe the dynamics of formation-fragmentation of
military and economic coalitions among a set of countries. Each pair of countries is coupled …

This study belongs to an emerging area of research seeking ways to depolarize societies in
the short run (around events such as elections) as well as in a sustainable fashion. We …

For a state or non-state actor whose credibility is bankrupt, relying on bots to conduct non-
attributable, non-accountable, and influence/information operations (info ops) that are …

Reaching consensus within larger social network groups has emerged as a pivotal concern
in the digital age of connectivity. This article redefines group consensus as the emergence of …

Social media platforms are not serving only as tools of communication rather they are acting
like intricate systems managing our interactions. A major setback to our interactions occur …

The societal role played by public and individual opinions is crucial, not only because they
shape our culture but also because they drive individual and-indirectly-collective actions, by …

Abstract Information societies exist under constant threat of information warfare that can be
carried out against military and civil targets. Breaching electronic hardware security has …