Emerging Threats and Countermeasures

  Write a research paper on the topic

Cyber warfare and its implications for the United States 

The research paper should be minimally 10 pages (double spaced,  Font - Georgia with font size 12). The research paper needs to refer to the following source

❑ Kostyuk, N., and Zhukov., M., Y. (2019). Invisible Digital Front: Can Cyber Attacks Shape Battlefield Events? Journal of Conflict Resolution, 63(2)., 317-347. (pfd version of paper is uploaded to module 4 in d2l). 

❑ In addition you need to have at least 5 peer reviewed journal/book references 

The research needs to minimally discuss the following 

❑ The relevance of cyber warfare for the United States

❑ What are some examples of possible cyber warfare scenarios where critical infrastructure could be affected

❑ Emerging technologies that can be used for cyber warfare 

❑ What does Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) address mainly in their paper? Do you agree with Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) that cyber-attacks are ineffective as a tool of coercion in war? Ensure to explain why or why not. 

❑ Future implications of cyber warfare for the United States 

The bibliography should be included as a separate page and is not part of the 10 page requirement. 

The research paper should include the following components. 

● Title Page (Not part of the minimum 10 page requirement)

● Abstract (quick overview in your own words of the entire content of your paper, limited to 200-350 words)

● Introduction (1-2 pages, relevance of cyber warfare for the U.S, example, possible scenarios_

● Literature Review (2-4 pages, describes the research papers that you find in reference to the topic of cyber warfare, emerging technologies that can be used, the impact of cyber warfare)

● Discussion (2-3 pages) – (Your perspective on the topic of cyber warfare, implications for the U.S, critical perspectives and/or recommendations)

● Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs, This provides a final summary of your research paper)

● Bibliography in APA format