Tag: security
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The Contested Digital Frontier: A Research Article on the Cyber-Political Landscape of Developing Countries
Vladimir Tsakanyan Abstract The digital revolution presents a profound and often contradictory force in the political development of the Global South. This report analyzes the multifaceted cyber-political landscape, arguing that digital technologies function as a double-edged sword, simultaneously offering unprecedented opportunities for democratic advancement and new, sophisticated tools for authoritarian control. Moving beyond a simple…
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Collective Resilience: How Small Nations Can Combine Efforts to Face Future Global Cybersecurity Challenges
The report details the complex cybersecurity challenges faced by small nations amid rapid digital transformation, emphasizing the disproportionate risks due to limited resources. It advocates for collective international cooperation to enhance cyber resilience, leveraging shared intelligence, adapting strategies, and prioritizing workforce development to counter sophisticated threats effectively.
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Cyber Warfare in 2025: Executive Report
In 2025, cyberspace emerges as a central warfighting domain, integrating with traditional forces across state doctrines of the U.S., NATO, China, Russia, and the U.K. Non-state actors are also gaining influence through AI innovation. Effective cyber warfare requires resilient defenses, advanced offensive capabilities, and adaptable international regulations.
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Small Tech Attacks, Big Politics
The analysis highlights the growing threat of small-scale cyberattacks on U.S. technology, which collectively pose significant risks to national security and political stability. These seemingly minor incidents can erode trust, disrupt economies, and complicate responses due to their low visibility. Proactive government-private sector collaboration is essential to address these escalating threats effectively.
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Iran’s Cyber Offensive: Assessing Capabilities, Probable Targets, and U.S. Defense Posture Amid Escalating Tensions
The Middle East’s geopolitical tensions have escalated between Israel and Iran, with U.S. involvement amplifying the risk of cyber warfare. Iran’s structured cyber strategy, leveraging state and private actors, prioritizes psychological manipulation alongside technical attacks. This environment necessitates robust U.S. and Israeli defenses to counteract potential threats against critical infrastructure and public trust.
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Cyber Diplomacy for Small Nations: A Strategic Guide
Cyber diplomacy is crucial for small nations to assert sovereignty and protect interests in an interconnected world. By engaging in cyber diplomacy, these states can enhance resilience, build alliances, influence international norms, and advocate for cybersecurity. Establishing clear strategies and fostering regional cooperation will strengthen their position in cyberspace.
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Chinese Cyber Operations and the U.S. Policy Response to the Cityworks Attack
The exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Trimble’s Cityworks software by Chinese state-sponsored actors highlights critical cybersecurity risks and their geopolitical implications. This breach urges a reassessment of U.S. national security strategies and indicates a need for regulatory reforms to enhance local government cybersecurity frameworks and foster public-private collaborations.
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Cybersecurity and Electoral Integrity: The Polish Presidential Election Under Siege
As Poland nears its presidential election on May 18, 2025, it faces serious cybersecurity threats from Russian actors targeting political party websites and spreading disinformation. These incidents highlight the need for enhanced cyber diplomacy and international cooperation to protect democratic processes and ensure electoral integrity amid growing cyber interference.
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Cybersecurity Debate: CISA Funding Cuts and National Security
Recent congressional hearings raised concerns about proposed budget cuts of $491 million to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) by the Trump administration. Lawmakers from both parties expressed skepticism over the cuts, emphasizing the need for a robust cybersecurity strategy amid threats from nation-states like China, while defending CISA’s vital roles.
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Next NSA: Political Leader, Cyber Expert
Abstract As of May 5, 2025, President Trump has replaced Michael Waltz as National Security Advisor—nominating him as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations—and installed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting NSA. This high‑level personnel shift underscores the administration’s need for an NSA who is first a seasoned political strategist in national security and also deeply fluent…
