In this article, I will explain the implications of the virtualization of global politics, how it is changing the way that political parties communicate with voters, how it is affecting the way that policy is made, how digital media including social media is changing the nature of politics and what this means for the future of democracy. From online campaigning to fake news to cyber warfare.

published Feb 6th 2017, 3:31 pm, by Tim Culpan (Bloomberg Gadfly) — Alphabet Inc.’s Google Play mobile app store may finally find its way into China. NetEase Inc., China’s second-largest online games provider, approached Google to form a joint venture to launch the app download service in the country, The