POLITICS IN THE AGE OF DIGITAL MEDIA, NETWORKING AND GLOBALIZATION: AN EXCITING ENDEAVOUR OR A BANE?

Abstract

Digital age is the era of digital advancement. Digitalization of information utilizes anelectronic system which processes data in the form of digits. Introduction of advanced means of communication, widespread networking and globalization has enabled easy access to information for masses across the globe. Political scientists deal with the structuring and working of political systems and policies that enable certain obligations and rights to people and government, respectively. In the wake of 21st Century the modern man has shifted his focus towards interacting with the global society rather than remaining restricted locally between the borders of his nation-state. Great power politics has been shaped by wars, economic shifts and technological advancements. So keeping in view the significance of digital advancement and its impacts on the global political scene, this research study discusses the opportunities, impending perils or uncertainties that are faced by global actors in the digitally advanced age.