noun
propaganda war
Refers to a competitive effort to spread one's own propaganda and counter the opponent's, often in political, military, or commercial contexts.
選挙が近づくにつれて、各党の宣伝戦が激しくなった。
As the election approached, the propaganda war among the parties intensified.
冷戦時代、米ソ
During the Cold War, the US and the Soviet Union waged a propaganda war around the world.
心理戦 (psychological warfare) targets the enemy's morale and decision-making, often through fear or deception, whereas 宣伝戦 is about shaping public opinion through media and messaging.
Compound of 宣伝 (propaganda) and 戦 (war, battle).