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October 5, 2011Journal of Strategic Studies

Cyber War Will Not Take Place

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TRThomas RidJohns Hopkins University

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Implication

This article analyzes the concept of cyber war, arguing it has not occurred historically, and is unlikely in the future.

Key Points

  • The aim is to critically assess the validity of the predictions surrounding the notion of cyber war.
  • Arguments are presented in three steps: defining cyber war, analyzing historical cyber offenses, and providing new terminology for cyber attacks.
  • A case-by-case examination is conducted to illustrate what cyber war is not.
  • No recorded cyber offense qualifies as an act of war.
  • Findings suggest that current politically motivated cyber attacks align more closely with traditional acts such as sabotage and espionage.
  • A more nuanced understanding of cyber attacks is proposed, distinguishing between them and actual warfare.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dbddf8f7e0c66ced836a0fhttps://doi.org/10.1080/01402390.2011.608939
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