The Disinformation Link: A Discussion of How Global Citizenship Education Contributes to Global Political Stability

The threat of Social Polarization and disinformation is growing in these post-pandemic times, threatening the political stability and social cohesion of the world, and education has become an option to address this crisis. This paper examines Global Citizenship Education (GCE)s ability to counteract disinformation and Social Polarization (SP) using media and literacy training (MIL), as previous studies on these topics rarely address their direct relationships. The finding suggests that there is a strong probability that MIL, under the guidance of the GCE framework, has the capability to mitigate disinformation and, in turn, SP. However, due to limited evidence in the area, this paper is unable to confirm the relationship between SP and Global Political Stability. Despite this, this paper still offers a unique perspective on GCE, which helps set the stage for future studies to explore related topics. The insights derived from this paper are valuable for various actors and researchers, which could help contribute to a more stable, peaceful global society.