Abstract:
This article seeks to comparatively examine the tactical forms of political mobilization used by new social movements, with an emphasis on the use of social media as a tool for resource mobilization, referred to as "flash mobs." The study focuses on case studies with similarities in tactics but differences in spatial contexts to offer a relative perspective between traditional social movement analysis and the logic of connective action analysis. The findings reveal that flash mob tactics, utilizing social media for mobilization, serve as an effective mechanism for internal resource allocation within the movement but fail to function as a tool for negotiating with state power. Similarly, the logic of connective action framework explains the connection between social movements in virtual and real-world spaces. However, changes at various levels cannot overlook the significance of analyzing political opportunity structures. The case studies highlight that the level of demands and the political regime structure of each state remain the primary conditions defining the success of social movements in the digital era. A key recommendation is to prioritize the evaluation of movement dynamics through the concept of political impact. The consequences of interactions may reveal pathways for future movements