Informational Confrontation as an Objective Factor of Modern Reality
https://doi.org/10.18384/2949-5148-2026-2-56-63
Abstract
Aim. To study information warfare as a factor of objective reality.
Methodology. The existing system of spheres of public life has been reviewed. The study used a systematic approach, socio-philosophical analysis, content analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, and design.
Results. The study concluded that the information sphere of modern society has been institutionalized. It is shown that information warfare is a form of competition between social actors using information resources, tools, and technologies to achieve their goals. The article presents the directions of information warfare in all areas of Russian society.
Research implications. The structure of modern society has been clarified. The authors’ interpretation of the concepts “information sphere” and “information warfare” has been introduced. The practical significance lies in the ability to better understand social processes and phenomena influenced by information technology.
About the Authors
V. P. Berkut
Peter the Great Military Strategic Missile Forces Academy of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Viktor P. Berkut – Dr. Sci. (Philosophy), Prof., Prof., Department of Military-Political Work
Balashikha
T. V. Dmitrieva
Fedorov Institute of Applied Geophysics
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatyana V. Dmitrieva – Cand. Sci. (Philosophy), Specialist
Moscow
V. P. Smorchkova
Federal State University of Education
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Smorchkova V. Petrovna – Dr. Sci. (Education), Assoc. Prof., Prof., Department of Life Safety
Moscow
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