University of Macedonia

Department of International and European Studies

The cyberwar between Ukraine and Russia

Instructor:
Brief Description:
The phenomenon of Cyberwar, its forms and extensions, is the main research subject
of this paper. The main case study is the current example of the conflict between
Ukraine and Russia.

Indicative content list:

Summary

Introduction
Unit 1: The phenomenon of cyberwar
1.1. Historical background – The first appearance of the phenomenon
1.2: Ways/means of cyberwar
1.3: How the states deal with the issue

Unit 2 – Case study (Ukraine-Russia)

2.1: The background (Ukraine, Russia)
2.2: Μέθοδοι/μέσα που χρησιμοποιούνται
2.3: The Ukrainian perspective
2.4: The Russian perspective

Unit 3. From cyberwar to the actual conflict

Unit 4: Digital media and their contribution in Ukraine crisis

Unit 5. The outcome/aftermath

5.1: The outcome in Ukraine
5.2: The outcome in Russia
5.3: The outcome worldwide
5.4: The future
Conclusion

Bibliography

References

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