TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract This chapter examines the peculiarities of the Belarusian socio-political model and its internal contradictions, which are becoming increasingly significant enhanced in the context of the new information and communication reality. The authors describe the information environment and the current political situation in Belarus. This chapter examines the factors behind the intensification of socio-political communications. The authors note the increased role of authorities in the online information domain. Particular focus is placed on the new role of social media, opinion leaders, activists, and bloggers. This chapter includes case studies detailing how exactly information technologies and online communication contribute to the formation of a new socio-political agenda in the country. Key examples relate to situations where, owing to extensive public engagement and support for online appeals, it became possible to use mechanisms of legitimate influence on government decision-making and bring to account officials responsible for concealing information. The authors emphasize the importance of information and communication technologies when it comes to external political challenges.
SN  - 978-1-78756-984-3, 978-1-78756-983-6/
DO  - 10.1108/978-1-78756-983-620191004
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78756-983-620191004
AU  - Shadurski Victor
AU  - Malishevskaya Galina
ED  - Anna Visvizi
ED  - Miltiadis D. Lytras
PY  - 2019
Y1  - 2019/01/01
TI  - Contemporary Politics and Society: Social Media and Public Engagement in Belarus
T2  - Politics and Technology in the Post-Truth Era
T3  - Emerald Studies in Politics and Technology
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 43
EP  - 56
Y2  - 2024/05/08
ER  -