«The Role of Mass Media in the Settlement of International Conflicts of the 21st Century»
Students Name: Sevriukova Oleksandra Vitaliivna
Qualification Level: magister
Speciality: International Relations
Institute: Institute of the Humanities and Social Sciences
Mode of Study: part
Academic Year: 2023-2024 н.р.
Language of Defence: ukrainian
Abstract: This scientific study carefully analyzes the impact of modern mass media on the development and resolution of international conflicts. A comprehensive review of the sources of domestic and foreign authors was conducted, which made it possible to take into account different points of view and scientific approaches to this issue. In Ukrainian science, the question of the influence of mass media on international relations began to be studied relatively recently. Such scientists as J. Merrill, S. Livingston, H. Seybert, and others [4] conducted research into the role of mass media in the settlement of international conflicts. The issue of the influence of propaganda on the formation of public opinion is covered in detail. Proposed substantiated recommendations for improving the quality of work. The object of research is the processes of international conflict resolution in the 21st century. Solutions to complex conflicts are rarely black and white. Demonizing language and one-sided propaganda are not helpful. By carefully covering different points of view, quality journalism can shed light on pragmatic ways to end violence [1], [2]. The paper analyzes in detail the mechanisms of coverage of events in the media and their possible consequences for the escalation or de-escalation of international confrontations. Both positive examples of the constructive role of journalism in promoting peace processes, as well as negative examples - the spread of propaganda and disinformation, which can affect the dynamics of conflicts [5], [3], are considered. Modern society has reached a high level of information development, which has led to the unification of information in a single global information space. The growth of tools for influencing the masses not only does not reduce their activity, but also, on the contrary, further activates this process, turning the information message into an effective tool of information warfare [5]. Information warfare is a comprehensive strategy focused on making information meaningful in the context of command, control and mission performance of the armed forces, as well as in the implementation of national policy. This war targets all possible aspects and vulnerabilities arising from the growing dependence on information and uses information in possible conflicts [1]. Study object - international conflict settlement processes in the 21st century. Scope ofresearch - functions and role of mass media in the context of settlement of modern international conflicts. Goal of research: is the study and analysis of the role of mass media in the settlement of international conflicts in the XXI century. The research is aimed at revealing the influence of mass media in international conflicts, as well as their potential in resolving or exacerbating international crises. The results of the study are the importance of opposing propaganda in the mass media, as well as indicators of the analysis of cases in which the mass media acted as an instrument of conflict resolution. Key words: mass media, international conflicts, media propaganda, information warfare, peacekeeping. References Casserly J., Elias S., Fortune Z. BBC Media Action’s governance research: emerging evidence and learning, 2014. 55 p. Danyk Y., Maliarchuk T., Briggs C. Hybrid War: High-tech, Information and Cyber Conflicts. Connections. 2017. No. 2. P. 5-24. Hoffman F.G. Conflict in the 21st century: The rise of hybrid wars, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, 2007. 450 p. Merrill J.C. Media and Peace: Journalism Monographs, No 132, 1999. P. 1- 37. Pierre J. Comanding the Trend: Social Media as Information Warfare. Strategic Studies Quarterly 2017. No. 4 P. 50-85.