This book examines the complex interactions amongst states and security apparatuses in the contemporary global order, and the prospect of peace with the emergence of cyberwarfare. Analysing why states consider cyberspace as a matter of security/strategic concerns, it looks forward to a possible foundation of cyberpeace in the international system. It examines the idea of cyber-territory, population, governance, and sovereignty, along with that of nation states referring to great, middle, and small powers.
The book explores the strategic and security aspects of cyberspace along with the rational behaviours of states in the domain. It explains the militarisation and weaponisation of cyber technologies for strategic purpose and traces the progression of cyber conflict and its impact on global stability. The last section of the book examines the possibility of building peace in cyber domain with the endeavours of the international community to safeguard cyber sovereignty and promote stability in the digital sphere.
It also discusses Indias position on digital security, cyberwarfare, and the pursuit of cyberpeace. The book offers valuable insights for students, researchers, practitioners, stakeholders working in and on military and strategic affairs, peace and conflict studies, and global politics, as well as interested general readers.
This book examines the states and security apparatuses in the contemporary global order, and the prospect of peace after cyberwarfare. Analysing why states consider cyberspace as a matter of security concern, it looks towards a possible foundation of cyberpeace in the international system.
1. Introduction: Cyber Affairs in the International System
2.
Characteristics of States and Cyberspace
3. States Security and Cyber
Defense Frameworks
4. Interstate War and Cyber warfare
5. Conclusion: Towards
the Cyberpeace Initiatives
Thangjam K. Singh, with over two decades of experience in defence and strategic affairs, is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Security Studies, Central University of Gujarat. He previously taught at Central University of Jammu, and served as an Officer on Special Duty at National Technical Research Organisation. He was a researcher at MP-IDSA, contributing to the Centre for Net Assessment and the Centre for Terrorism and Internal Security. His expertise includes cyberwarfare, national security, strategic thoughts, and military affairs.
Sanjay K. Jha is Professor and Dean at the School of National Security Studies, Central University of Gujarat. With over 20 years of experience in security and strategic affairs, he has served in research institutions like the Institute for Conflict Management, MP-IDSA, and the Government of India. His research focuses on international relations, national security, South Asian politics, internal security, terrorism, insurgency, and border management.
