coordination. The Islamic State (ISIS) has been particularly successful in capitalizing on the reach and power of digital communication technologies. A new framework for response Based on insights from the case studies, we outline a framework for collective, comprehensive responses to digital drivers of conflict, identifying key entry points in the life cycle of weaponized social media where public, private and nonprofit organizations can make a difference. The framework is illustrated here and described in further detail below. Prevention: Reducing the incidence of weaponization with activities that include influencing policies and regulations of governments, multinational bodies, industry associations and technology companies. For example, the European Union has developed a set of data protection rules that outlines regulations for businesses and organizations in how to process, collect and store individuals’ data, establishing rights for citizens and means for redress.1 1 EU Data Protection Rules. https://ec.europa.eu/commission/priorities/justice-and-fundamental-rights/data-protection/2018-reform-eu-dataprotection-rules_en. MERCY CORPS The Weaponization of Social Media: How social media can spark violence and what can be done about it 3