نوع مقاله : علمی-پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction
Essentially, the most important change in the world is the emergence of a new world that can be called the virtual world. This world is actually drawn parallel to and sometimes dominates the real world and becomes objective. The spread of new technologies has been accompanied by the formation of virtual spaces; spaces with a different identity and function than the tangible spaces of the past that rewrite the values, concepts, and beliefs of the past in a way (Yazdan Panah Daro, 2019: 519). It can be said that with its formation, virtual space changed the relationships that had remained unchanged for many years. In fact, cyberspace made it possible to (1) easily record documents and data, (2) easily, quickly and cheaply access documents and data, (3) widely communicate without restrictions such as borders and languages, (4) through the exchange of information, the speed of scientific, industrial and media developments increased, (5) the path of power transfer from top to bottom became networked. These changes led to the emergence of a new political life and had a tremendous impact on power. Understanding how and what the effects of cyberspace on the new political life can lead to accurate policy-making regarding cyberspace and can also be useful in optimizing and updating political activism. Misunderstanding and misunderstanding the effects of cyberspace on the new political life or denying these effects can lead to the adoption of incorrect policies or the formation of destructive political changes in the new political life.
Materials & Methods
The present research method is qualitative and documentary. In this method, the researcher collects the data he needs from the available sources. Also, the selected approach for the present research is descriptive, as the documentary method requires descriptive and interpretive search. In documentary research, the selection of main concepts to provide an interpretation of the obtained document is very important, and since this method is based on an interpretive approach, accuracy in the selection of concepts in terms of placement within a paradigm is essential. The sources were also collected and examined in several stages through scientific centers such as the Comprehensive Humanities Portable, Normags, the Scientific Center of the Jihad Daneshgah (SID) and the Genesis Library.
Discussion & Result
The main goal of this research was to concretize the effect of cyberspace on politics. The secondary objectives of this research also include determining the functions of cyberspace in the new political life and examining the dimensions of the new political life. “What impact has the formation of cyberspace had on the new political life?” is the main question. In this regard, two secondary questions have been raised, which are: (1) What are the functions of cyberspace in the new political life? (2) What are the components of the new political life? The emergence of cyberspace and its widespread expansion worldwide have profoundly and fundamentally transformed political life. By utilizing five key functions including the expansion of communications, imaginative analysis, reduction of geographical distance, diminishing the effect of time, and shaping identity, cyberspace has challenged traditional political life frameworks and added new concepts to it.
Cyberspace has significantly transformed politics in several ways. First, it has expanded communication, enabling rapid, transnational exchanges without geographic limits, shifting political participation from local to global. Second, cyberspace, particularly social networks, fosters new narratives and representations that influence political attitudes and decision-making. Third, it reduces geographical distance, allowing people outside a region to impact political processes. Fourth, the instantaneous nature of communication in cyberspace accelerates political actions and decisions, speeding up political developments. Lastly, cyberspace facilitates the formation of new identities, both individual and collective, which play a key role in political movements and activism, breaking traditional political boundaries.
Conclusion
Significant changes have occurred in contemporary politics. Governance has shifted from local to global levels, and political issues have become increasingly international. Politics has become more irrational and emotional, with cyberspace replacing traditional rational criteria in policymaking. Additionally, the monopoly on information has been broken, and new political actors have emerged, no longer constrained by geographical boundaries or traditional power structures. Governance issues have expanded to include cybersecurity, data management, and privacy. Ultimately, cyberspace has not only altered biopolitical frameworks but also created new platforms for activism, participation, and political governance.
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