Chapter 13: Weaponized Narratives: From Memes to Policy

Introduction: The Spectrum of Narrative Warfare

Part 1: The Ironic Arsenal - Memes and Cultural Tropes

• The function of “harmless” jokes.
• Case Study: The “French Surrender” Meme
• Other Examples: [TODO: List other ironic tropes]

Part 2: The Unironic Arsenal - Language as Foreign Policy

• The power of political and economic labeling.
• Case Study: The concept of the “Third World” / “Developing World”
• Case Study: “Failed States” and the justification for intervention.
• Case Study: “Rogue Nations” vs. “Allies”
• Other Examples: [TODO: List other unironic narratives]

Conclusion: Reclaiming the Narrative