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Abstract
Professor Braman introduces the first issue of the journal with an exploration of the definition, scope, and relevance of the concept of "information policy." She sets forth the five criteria which define it as a coherent field of study, and notes the timeliness of its having a journal, as information policy increasingly shapes the world in which we live.

Abstract
Professor Braman introduces the first issue of the journal with an exploration of the definition, scope, and relevance of the concept of "information policy." She sets forth the five criteria which define it as a coherent field of study, and notes the timeliness of its having a journal, as information policy increasingly shapes the world in which we live.

National information policy seeks to put into practice the notion that the social & economic system will function more efficiently if improved information-flows to the decision-making centers can be ensured. The essence of such a policy emerges as a problem of resource allocation. Already, an information industry of impressive proportions has developed. Parallel with this development, the scope of information policy has widened from a preoccupation with science to a full appreciation of the integrated nature of the information process which involves inquiring, communicating, & deciding. Those responsible for shaping information policy must determine the appropriate mix of information inputs to achieve social objectives, while at the same time they must have regard for equity considerations. HA.

National information policy seeks to put into practice the notion that the social and economic system will function more efficiently if improved information-flows to the decision-making centers can be ensured. The essence of such a policy emerges as a problem of resource allocation. Already, an information industry of impressive proportions has developed. Parallel with this development, the scope of information policy has widened from a preoccupation with science to a full appreciation of the integrated nature of the information process which involves inquiring, communicating and deciding. Those responsible for shaping information policy must determine the appropriate mix of information inputs to achieve social objectives, while at the same time they must have regard for equity considerations.

Today informatization is not just a local sphere of public life, it currently covers all spheres, and its consequences affect the life of a person, society, state, this influence becomes more and more significant. Society, using modern opportunities in the field of information, has acquired mechanisms, which allow to take control over the activities of the state and influence political decision-making. NATO is an organization which actively uses information technology, and therefore there is a need to consider it as an example of the effective use of information as a weapon. In our opinion, Ukraine needs to use the experience of NATO in the information war, which the Russian Federation is waging against it.

Discusses information policy issues for electronic information resources, including the scholarly communication process and changes in the relationship between information, the producer, and the user; the right of access to information, including government information; privacy and democratic governance; and intellectual property or ownership of information.