The process of globalization has led to an unprecedented increase in the exchange of information between states, societies, and individuals due to the rapid development of modern information technologies. This process has not only strengthened integration in economic, social, and cultural spheres but has also created new opportunities and challenges. Along with the expansion of the global information space, the risks associated with information security have also grown. In particular, phenomena such as information attacks, disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and psychological manipulation have become serious threats today, not only in military and political spheres but also in areas such as economic competition, social stability, and the preservation of cultural identity. Consequently, information wars are now considered a crucial issue in ensuring the national security and sovereignty of states in the modern world.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of various forms of information warfare and their strategic objectives. Information wars are examined as a tool employed by states or groups to safeguard their political, economic, or ideological interests. In this process, methods such as spreading disinformation, orchestrating cyberattacks, exerting psychological pressure, and manipulating through mass media play a crucial role. Through these methods, attempts are made not only to control public opinion but also to destabilize the internal stability of states and weaken their position in the global arena. The article illustrates with examples how these mechanisms operate and how they impact the global information space.

In conclusion, it is demonstrated that in the context of globalization, protecting the national information space and creating a stable media environment are among the key principles in combating information wars. In this process, states must be capable of not only ensuring their own information security but also actively participating in the global information space and defending their interests. The article emphasizes the necessity of comprehensively studying the problem of information wars and developing effective strategies against them, which is becoming increasingly crucial in the modern world.

Information warfare, disinformation, media manipulation

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