The relationship between freedom of expression Through social media and national security in accordance with international law .

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Assistant Professor in the Law Department at the College of Business Studies at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training Kuwait

Abstract

Freedom of opinion and expression - in and of themselves - are noble values ​​that do not deviate from democracy, and the state builds its societies in order to continue the interaction of its citizens with them in a way that ensures the development of its structures and the deepening of freedoms. It is the best way to build a pluralistic democratic system, and is achieved through tolerance with its opponents and its rejection of all restrictions. Which would undermine its credibility. . The world - today - is filled with many transformations brought about by amazing scientific achievements in many fields of science and knowledge, especially in the field of information and communications technology, which played an important role in shaping contemporary life, and with it distances have shrunk and ideas and cultures have intertwined, and human society in general lives under the shadow of This technological revolution The values ​​of these societies have been threatened by individuals adopting values ​​that differ from the values ​​of their relatives, which has led to the loss of many of the social values ​​of these societies amidst the crowds of this era. As a result, this was tantamount to the introduction of new values ​​and concepts, some of which do not fit with the reality of our values ​​and culture, especially in our society. Arab, and the relative disappearance of many of our values ​​and values ​​derived from our cultural heritage. In addition, social media platforms are considered tools of societal influence, which makes them highly dangerous if they lack legal regulation. Therefore, the research came to emphasize the importance of the role of the legislative authority in the country with the necessity of following up on every new development in communication and communication technology and issuing laws and legislation that regulate the use of this technology. Platforms, to protect the country from any risks. National security is extremely important for any country, and it needs to be maintained and preserved and all the risks and challenges facing it must be studied. Therefore, it will highlight the dangers of exercising freedom of expression through social media platforms and its effects on national security.

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