Cyberspace and International Relations: Theory, Prospects and Challenges

Cyberspace and International Relations: Theory, Prospects and Challenges
ISBN-10
3642374816
ISBN-13
9783642374814
Category
Political Science
Pages
284
Language
English
Published
2013-11-08
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Authors
Jan-Frederik Kremer, Benedikt Müller

Description

Cyberspace is everywhere in today’s world and has significant implications not only for global economic activity, but also for international politics and transnational social relations. This compilation addresses for the first time the “cyberization” of international relations - the growing dependence of actors in IR on the infrastructure and instruments of the internet, and the penetration of cyberspace into all fields of their activities. The volume approaches this topical issue in a comprehensive and interdisciplinary fashion, bringing together scholars from disciplines such as IR, security studies, ICT studies and philosophy as well as experts from everyday cyber-practice. In the first part, concepts and theories are presented to shed light on the relationship between cyberspace and international relations, discussing implications for the discipline and presenting fresh and innovative theoretical approaches. Contributions in the second part focus on specific empirical fields of activity (security, economy, diplomacy, cultural activity, transnational communication, critical infrastructure, cyber espionage, social media, and more) and address emerging challenges and prospects for international politics and relations.

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