Abstract:
Digital transformation is becoming one of the key driving forces shaping modern international relations and interstate cooperation. The rapid introduction of digital technologies leads to large-scale changes in the economy, social sphere, politics, and security, which determines a new vector of interaction between states based on information and communication technologies and digital platforms. However, along with the opportunities that are opening up to countries, new challenges arise, among which cybersecurity occupies one of the central places. In modern conditions of globalization and digitalization, the task of adapting international relations to new realities and creating effective mechanisms for countering digital threats is becoming urgent. The purpose of the article is to analyze the influence of digital transformation on international relations and interstate cooperation, as well as to identify and assess new challenges for cybersecurity. Methods. The research uses a complex approach, including system analysis, comparative analysis, and statistical methods. The system analysis made it possible to consider the structural changes in international relations under the influence of digital technologies, and the comparative analysis will reveal peculiarities and differences in the approaches of states to digitalization. Statistical methods were used to assess the scope of implementation of digital solutions and their impact on security, which in total provided a comprehensive study of the processes under consideration. Results. Digital transformation significantly accelerates the exchange of information and promotes the integration of economic and political processes. The expansion of digital technologies is accompanied by the growth of cyberthreats, which requires the development of new measures to ensure security in the digital space. The analysis showed that successful interstate cooperation in the field of cybersecurity is possible only if there are uniform international standards and agreed legal mechanisms capable. Conclusions. For the sustainable development of the global security system, active international interaction, exchange of experience, and the development of unified legal norms capable of effectively countering digital threats are necessary. A comprehensive approach to solving these problems will ensure stability and security in the conditions of rapid development of digital technologies.
Author(s): Leyla DERVİŞ