IMPACT OF INTERNET ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

IMPACT OF INTERNET ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.

1. IMPACT OF
INTERNET
ON IR

2. INTRODUCTION
Revolutionizes international communication and
diplomacy
Shifts power dynamics globally
A platform for peace and conflictThe Internet as a Game-Changer
Main Focus: How the internet reshapes
international relations

3. DIGITAL DIPLOMACY
Definition: Engaging in
diplomacy through social
media and digital channels
Key Points:
Leaders communicate directly with
citizens and other states
Diplomacy is more transparent,
bypassing closed-door negotiations
Example: COVID-19 pandemic
response coordination via social
media

4. CYBERSECURITY
Definition: Internet as a new
battleground for warfare
Key Points:
Cyberattacks disrupt national infrastructure
Stealing sensitive information, influencing
elections
Example: 2020 SolarWinds attack linked to Russia

5. INFORMATION WARFARE
AND PROPAGANDA
Definition:
Using the internet to spread
information/disinformation and
influence global opinion
Key Points:
Social media platforms as tools for
propaganda
States engage in online narratives to
shape perceptions
Example: Pulwama attack
propaganda war between India and
Pakistan

6. NON-STATE ACTORS
AND ONLINE ACTIVISM
Definition: Empowerment of non-state actors through
internet platforms
Key Points:
NGOs, corporations, and social movements
transcend borders
Challenging state authority
Example: Arab Spring (2011) and the role of social media in toppling
governments

7. ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION
AND TRADE
Definition: Internet's role in
enabling global trade and e-
commerce
Key Points:
Businesses can reach international
markets more easily
Digital payments and online
marketplaces transform trade
Example: Amazon's global
platform connecting businesses
across borders

8. HUMAN
RIGHTS
Definition:
Dual-use of the internet for state
surveillance and advocacy
Key Points:
Governments use the internet to
monitor and censor dissent
Human rights organizations raise
awareness globally
Example: China’s "Great Firewall" vs.
global human rights advocacy

9. CONCLUSION
The internet is a powerful
tool for both collaboration
and conflict in international
relations
It has introduced new
challenges, such as
cybersecurity and
disinformation