The CNN effect and its influence on the development of the global media space

This article deals with the specificity of the term “CNN effect”, which is the ability of global news to influence the adoption of political decisions, as well as the impact of this phenomenon on the development of the world's media space. It is noted that researchers still have not come to consensus on interpretations. Some believe the term “myth”, others tend to argue that the notion of “the CNN effect” helps the global elite to make important political decisions based on unverified and often false information. Some scientists believe that it makes influential politicians to have a political position, as they are in real time and there is no way to think about the situation. The author concludes that despite the negative experience, sometimes the “CNN effect” is able to work for the good of civilization.