Information Wars: Historical and Comparative Analysis, Specifics and Factors of Actualization in the Modern World

Transition of mankind to the era of information society is characterized by the gradual movement of most geopolitical processes and relations in the global information space. It becomes the main environment of interpersonal, group and international contacts and the main place of conflict of national interests, information sovereignty and field of information wars. Use of information weapons is becoming more common in the practice of international relations in modern conditions. It provides opportunity to gain information advantage and dominance in the information space of the world. Thus, the need to intensify the actions of public authorities of Ukraine is sharpened. It is directed on national interests of the state in the global information space and effective protection of national information space and information sovereignty of the state, timely detection and neutralization of threats of negative impact of harmful content of national and world information space. It is especially important for Ukraine to confront the manifestations of hybrid warfare. This requires appropriate response measures.