Twitter wars

Social media battles

Twitter wars are prolonged, heated exchanges between users on the social media platform, typically involving insults, accusations, and escalating hostility.

The term often describes public feuds between celebrities or political figures that play out in posts and replies: The Twitter war between the two rappers dominated entertainment news for weeks.

By extension, any intense back-and-forth argument on the platform qualifies.

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Discreet international negotiation

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Respectful exchange of views

scholarly debate · diplomatic channels

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