In the International Foreign Policy of Countries: Soft War of Satellite Networks in Fluidity
Sr No:
9
Page No:
61-68
Language:
English
Licence:
CC BY-NC 4.0
Authors:
Prof, Dr. Mohammad Ekram YAWAR & Dr. Mehmet Uçkaç, PhD
Published Date:
2025-08-16
Abstract:
Recent developments in global affairs and the growing influence of media have given rise to a new dimension in foreign policy—media diplomacy—which explores how media shape’s global public opinion and influences the foreign policies of states as a powerful tool. The significant impact of global television in resolving political conflicts and guiding public opinion, often as an instrument of soft war, inspires a fresh perspective on soft war in international relations by emphasizing the role of international communications in information exchange and political propaganda.
Some scholars argue that, in today’s turbulent world, the widespread dissemination of information via international television networks is essential. These global networks, by broadcasting world news and international events, capture public attention and embed their narratives and analyses in the minds of their audiences.
According to the author, the international flow of information allows countries with advanced information and communication technologies to craft myths, commercial messages, and political propaganda that target large audiences both nationally and internationally. Through this, they strategically convey political, economic, and cultural content aligned with their interests to influence global public opinion.
Keywords:
Soft war, international communications, international networks, foreign policy