research paper

Write a research paper on the topic

"Cyber warfare and its implications for the United States"

Your research paper should be minimally 8 pages (double space, 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 8 page requirement. Student assignments will be run through Safe Assignment. Please ensure to check the safe assignment result prior to submitting.

The research paper should include the following components.

 Title Page (Not part of the minimum 8 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