INTERNET COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A TOOL OF AFFECTING MODERN GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS: CURRENT CHALLENGES

Aim. To analyse how information and communication technologies affect contemporary governmental institutions and to determine their potential in transforming the modern political system and governmental institutions. Procedure and research methods. We conducted a structural and functional analysis of key characteristics of Internet communications on political topics and their affects on contemporary governmental institutions. Additionally, we carried a critical analysis of the basic characteristics of the network society and the network state. Results. It was established that Internet activities can threaten the stability of political systems. These threats are associated with the loss of the state monopoly on generation and broadcasting of political content, as well as on the formation of axiological models and mass representations of political reality. It was concluded that there exists a potential for conflict between the interests of the state and society. Thus, it is necessary to elaborate an effective scenario of how the network forms of the distribution and implementation of power will develop. Theoretical/practical relevance. Specific features of the structure of power relations in the network society were identified. Recommendations were proposed concerning the development of a scenario of interaction between state and society in terms of the distribution and implementation of power.

political communication, information and communication technologies, mass consciousness, governmental institutions, network society, legitimization of power

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