| dc.description.abstract | There are few works, within the discipline of International Relations (IR), that
reflect on the effects of the development of Cyberspace and new digital technologies
on the International System and all the elements that compose it. The lack of attention
given to this topic leads to widespread misinformation, where even established
academics end up developing erroneous and exaggerated conceptions about the
functioning of the cyber world, which ultimately leads those responsible for creating
public policies aimed at regulating the digital domain to make unfounded decisions that
only create greater problems. Based on this, the objective of this monograph is to
explore and discuss the main characteristics of Cyberspace, as well as reflect on how
it affects the actions of States and non-state actors. The work was written through an
exploratory methodology of descriptive nature, and was able to conclude that, despite
being able to empower individuals and minority groups, the use of Cyberspace alone
by activists or terrorists has an insignificant impact on the International System.
However, the use of the virtual world can be valuable to those states that possess the
knowledge and ability to manipulate it intelligently, especially if used to interfere in the
political decisions of different nations. | en |
