NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL LANDSCAPE: THE EVOLUTION AND IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON GLOBAL POLITICS

Ouissam Bourja, Elhassane El Hilali

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The impact of social media on worldwide politics has been significant, revolutionizing how people engage with political figures and access information about political events. Although social media has many potential benefits, such as increasing democratic participation and empowering citizens, it is important to acknowledge its drawbacks. These incorporate the influence of public opinion, decreased trust in political organizations, and the propagation of disinformation. This article investigates the intricate and diversified effects of social media on worldwide politics, emphasizing the importance of critically evaluating it and developing policies that support democratic principles and civic engagement. It highlights the need to understand how social media is utilized in authoritarian and democratic regimes. Authoritarian regimes make use of social media to promote their ideologies, suppress opposition and control information. The article presents insights into the challenges and potential advantages that social media poses for international stability, human rights, and democracy. It is crucial for individuals, scholars, and policymakers to conduct thorough research to have an in-depth grasp of the impact of social media on world politics.

 

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social media, worldwide politics, democratic participation, political organizations, democracy

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