GEOPOLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CYBERSPACE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: AN INDEPTH ANALYSIS

Abstract

In digitalization age, the intersection of cyberspace and international relations has become a focal point of scholarly inquiry. This research aims to comprehensively analyses the geopolitical impacts of cyberspace on international relations, recognizing the critical importance of understanding the evolving dynamics in the digital realm. The increasing integration of information technologies into global affairs raises pertinent questions about the nature of state interactions, security paradigms, and the potential for cyber capabilities to reshape power dynamics. The primary objective of this research is to explore the multifaceted dimensions of digitalization on international relations, focusing on both state and non-state actors. The research adopts a mixed-methods approach, integrating qualitative analysis of state policies and strategic documents with quantitative assessments of cyber conflicts and their geopolitical impacts. Through case comparative samples and trend analyses, the study aims to unveil patterns, challenges, and opportunities stemming from the utilization of digitalization in international relations. Anticipated outcomes include insights into the emergence and evolution of cybersecurity in international relations, the identification of cyber power and power redistribution, and an evaluation of the effectiveness of existing international norms and regulations. This research holds significance in informing policymakers, scholars, and practitioners about the evolving nature of global politics in the digital age, emphasizing the imperative for adaptive strategies to address the challenges posed by the growing influence of cyberspace on international relations.