Bulletin of Mariupol State University Series: History. Political Studies Collection of research papers
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M. Trofymenko TRADITIONAL AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY OF GREAT BRITAIN The present article dwells upon basic principles of British Foreign Office activities. The author analyzes the structure of Foreign Office as well as the national model of traditional and public diplomacy of one of the most powerful countries in European Union - The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The article examines the structure and peculiarities of British Foreign Office activities. It is one of the most long-standing, traditional, professional, up-to-date and effective offices and it makes British diplomacy the most prominent of all British Commonwealth countries in the world. It is concluded that traditional diplomacy of Great Britain has a very long history of development and it is one of the most developed diplomacies in the world. British diplomacy model spreads over all British Commonwealth countries. This fact makes it extremely authoritative and influential. Despite its conservatism, Foreign Office manages to adapt to the current challenges by implementing up-to-date informational technologies in its life. The United Kingdom has one of the most effective public diplomacy models all over the world. Public diplomacy tools in Great Britain (British Council, BBC etc.) maintain British image on the highest level by spreading news, information concerning the United Kingdom, as well as British culture, movies, music etc. Even Royal Family in Great Britain becoming a subject of public diplomacy, since it has its own accounts in social networks and it constantly informs public inside and outside the borders of the country of important occasions in its life, participation in events etc. Activities of the kid positively influence the image of Britain in public’s eyes all over the world. Key words: traditional diplomacy, public diplomacy, Foreign Office, BBC, digital diplomacy, twiplomat, Twitter, Facebook. UDK 323.22/.28:004.738.5
MEDIATIZED POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: TOWARDS A NEW MODEL OF MODERN POLITICAL PRACTICES This article focuses on attempts to analyze the current citizens practices of political participation within the context of use of new information and communication technologies (ICT). Many scholars argue that political actors adapt themselves to the logics of media tailoring their news representation, choosing more populist and misleading messages and thus undermining the established policymaking processes. But it’s also necessary to pay attention to regular citizens who can benefit from the changes of media landscape. So called mediatization is the key element of the transition of political engagement and, among other factors, reframes people’s possibilities in political field changing their communication strategies, enhancing instruments of participation and stimulating political discussion. We define mediatized political participation as rational actions by ordinary citizens represented in the online public sphere of social media and aimed at influencing some political outcomes. It’s not about a political game changer but it’s better to be seen as a result of new “participatory” media practices that became available to the individuals since the introduction of Web 2.0 technologies. Just like regular users use Facebook to post some photos, videos or texts about their traveling and Holiday events, political activists mediatize their repertoire of political activities with the help of smartphones and wireless Internet connection to introduce it to their social networks. That brings some additional attention of the distant observers to the citizen political act and can mobilize new volunteers or involve new contributors and commentators. Protest movements become more effective in motivating new followers and in promoting alternative political discourse. City dwellers are involved in many social communities with competing political agendas and are active social media users. Through this big cities form special socio-technical environment that supports mediatized political participation. Key words: political participation, mediatization, mediatized political participation, ICT, Internet, social media, mobilization. UDK 329(564.3)(045) Y. Yasirova THE PROGRAM PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL PARTIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS WITH THE REGARD OF THE CYPRUS PROBLEM IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION The article deals with Cypriot political parties’ programme principles regarding Cyprus problem. The author stresses the attention to the impact of European integration on the island parties’ positions in the solving the Cyprus conflict. The programs of four major political parties who have permanent representation in parliament are studied. These include Progressive Party of Working People / AKEL (Ανορθωτικό Κόμμα Εργαζόμενου Λαού), Democratic Rally / DISY (Δημοκρατικός Συναγερμός), Movement for Social Democracy / EDEK (Κινήμα Σοσιαλδημοκρατών), Democratic Party / DIKO (Δημοκρατικό Κόμμα). The author determines solution of the Cyprus problem takes first place among the priorities of the parties and highlights their common position. Special attention is paid to the Annan plan and the issue of the united Cyprus state forms. The new aspects of program provisions appeared with the beginning of the process the European integration are highlighted. This period is determined from the beginning of the 1990s when Cyprus applicated for EU membership. The author concludes EU membership as a way to succeed the solving of the conflict. And the Cyprus problem is generally consolidating factor for Cypriot political parties. Key words: Republic of Cyprus, Cyprus problem, political parties, European Union. Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Mariupol State University
Series: HISTORY, POLITICAL STUDIES ISSUE 10
Editor-in-Chief: corresponding member of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Sc. D. (Political Studies), Professor K. Balabanov Editorial Board of the Series: Editor-in-Chief: corresponding member of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine, Sc. D. (Political Studies), Professor K. Balabanov Executive Editor: Sc. D. (History), Professor V. Romantsov Executive Secretary: Ph. D. (Political Studies), Associate Professor M. Trofymenko Founded by Mariupol State University 129a Budivelnykiv Ave., Mariupol, 87500 Tel.: (0629) 53-22-60, e-mail: visnyk.mdu.istoria.politologia@gmail.com Certificate of state registration for print media (Series KB №17802 -6652Р dated May 24th, 2011) Edition: 100 copies. Order 18.12 Published by “Друкарня Новий Світ”, Ltd. 2 Krasnomaiakska, Mariupol, 87510; Tel.: (0629) 41-35-13 Certificate of registration in the State Register of Publishers ДК №1792 dated May 20th, 2004 Printed in the author's version of the original authors’ drafts Editorial board is not responsible for the authors’ style of the articles |