E-Politics, Globalization and Digitalization of Politics

Introduction

Globalization, digitalization, new media and new nationalism, as well as new developments in areas such as these, are reorganizing the political, economic and cultural norms of twenty-first century societies. Intercultural interaction, economic integration and technological developments are emerging as a result of globalization. These changes have led societies to transcend their traditional boundaries and strengthen connections between individuals and communities. While globalization facilitates the sharing of cultural and social wealth, it has also created new problems such as economic dependency and identity issues. On the other hand, it deepens social and economic inequalities.

However, digitalization has significantly changed the way people obtain information, communicate, and participate in political processes. Thanks to digital technologies, people all over the world are easily connected and can share information quickly. Especially through social media, individuals’ political and cultural interactions are spreading to a wider audience. Apart from its positive aspects, problems such as disinformation, privacy issues, and digital inequality have also emerged as a result of the spread of digitalization. In the digital age, individuals have become more involved in politics, but the impact of these changes on democratic systems and their moral significance are still a matter of debate.

The changes in the media sector have deepened as a result of globalization and digitalization, and with political or economic groups taking control of media organizations, issues such as public access to information and media impartiality have become important topics of discussion. While the control of the media by certain power groups can threaten the openness of democratic processes, ideological and political messages spread through the media directly affect the perceptions and value judgments of societies. Authoritarian and populist discourses spread through the media have been important factors shaping the political preferences and individual identities of societies. At this point, media control has become a critical turning point for the public to understand the democratic structure of society transparently.

The new nationalism movement that emerged as a reaction to globalization and multiculturalism has caused societies to begin to make more distinctions between “us” and “the other.” Certain groups have begun to feel the need to protect themselves and emphasize their differences due to globalization, digitalization and the blurring of national identities. This has caused the new nationalist movements that are rapidly spreading in societies to fuel ethnic, cultural and religious divisions. While the new nationalism supports the idea of societies defending their own values on the one hand, it also poses a great threat to global peace and cooperation by deepening social divisions and producing populist discourses on the other.