• Technology has reshaped the global political landscape by transforming political communication, campaigns and governance processes.
• Political communication is vastly different now than it was before the advent of technologies like social media and instant messaging. Today, individuals can communicate and relay information to large audiences around the world with ease, making it easier for citizens to participate in political discourse regardless of borders.
• Political campaigns have also been transformed by technology. The use of data analytics, social media targeting, and other digital tools have enabled political campaigns to reach more individuals, overcome traditional barriers to entry and mobilize supporters quickly and efficiently.
• The impact extends beyond communication and campaign strategies – democratically elected governments are also implementing technological solutions to improve the efficiency of governance processes.
• All of these effects have the potential to democratize political systems worldwide by giving citizens more information, more voice and more power to participate in governance. However, there are also growing concerns about the misuse of technology, from state-sponsored cyber attacks to the spread of propaganda, which can be a threat to the integrity of elections and raise questions about democracy in the digital age.