CYBER POLITICS & POLICY
CHAPTER FOUR
Liberal Internationalism, Cooperation, and Regimes
Chapters 4
Present the three major International relations paradigms:
realism, Liberal Internationalism and Constructivism.
They lay out key concepts and explain
how they relate to events in cyberspace.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of this chapter, students will be able to:
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Define key terms related to the liberal internationalism paradigm, including regime, norm, public good
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Define Digital Superpower and describe the role of the firm in cyberspace
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Compare and contrast the Realist view of cyber power with the Liberal Internationalist view of global digital superpowers
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Articulate criticisms of Liberal Internationalist narrative of internet development
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Describe challenges to the establishment of regimes in cyberspace
Questions for Discussion
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Compare and contrast the pros and cons associated with the use of
cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, for individual investors, corporations and state actors.
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Should states attempt to ‘get on board’ with the rise of cryptocurrencies, or
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Should they leave this sector of the economy to develop independently.
