Author(s)

Qing Zhang ¹, Binyao Xie ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Academic Affairs Office, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China
² School of Journalism and Communication, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China

Corresponding Author

Qing Zhang

ABSTRACT

With the rapid development of technology, social media has become an indispensable part of modern people's daily life. In the field of international politics, social media also plays an increasingly important role. This article will explore the influence of social media in international politics, including foreign policy, publicity and public opinion guidance, and the promotion of political ideas, and analyze its potential advantages and disadvantages.

KEYWORDS

Double-edged sword role, social media, international politics

CITE THIS PAPER

Qing Zhang, Binyao Xie, The Double-edged Sword Role of Social Media in International Politics. Media and Communication Research (2023) Vol. 4: 8-14. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/mediacr.2023.040302.

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