PSCI 240: Introduction to International Relations (Updated Series) - The Digital Battlefield: Stuxnet, Big Tech & the New World Order
Mastering Global Dynamics: Dive into the Complex World of International Relations—Power, Sovereignty, Cooperation, and Conflict Explained!
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What you'll learn
Understand the foundational concepts and theories of international relations.
Analyze how sovereignty, power dynamics, and state interactions shape global politics.
Explore the impact of nationalism, colonialism, and capitalism on modern state systems.
Evaluate the roles of non-state actors, international organizations, and trade in global governance.
This course includes
21.5 hours of video
Certificate of completion
Access on mobile and TV
Summary
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What if the next world war doesn’t start with missiles but with microchips? In this lecture, we explore how cyberspace, artificial intelligence, and big tech have transformed global power, sovereignty, and warfare. From the covert cyberattack on Iran’s nuclear program (Stuxnet) to the rise of AI-powered “killer robots,” this video reveals how the battlefield has moved into the digital domain, where borders are meaningless, attribution is murky, and the most powerful actors may no longer be states. As the United States and China engage in a high-stakes race for AI and data supremacy, traditional IR theories are being upended by technological disruption. This is not just the future of warfare. It’s the future of international relations itself.
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