Is cyber warfare a genuine threat to global peace or just a misnomer?
In short: This debate examines whether digital attacks constitute a true threat to peace in the absence of physical violence. It features investigative reporter Kim Zetter and political scientist Thomas Rid discussing the reality of cyber conflict in the 21st century.
The discussion centers on the definition and impact of cyber warfare. While some critics argue that the term is misleading because it lacks the traditional hallmarks of physical combat, others highlight the growing frequency of digital aggression from state actors, terrorist groups, and criminal syndicates.
Kim Zetter, known for her reporting on the Stuxnet virus—often cited as the first digital weapon—joins Thomas Rid, author of the book arguing that cyber war is not a reality, to debate these conflicting perspectives. The event is part of the Reimagining Victory series, organized by the IWM Institute and Conciliation Resources to analyze the evolving nature of global conflict.
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