Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Emerging Disruptive Technologies in Counter-Terrorism, Mitat Çelikpala, Editör, NATO COE-DAT Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism, Ankara, ss.175-187, 2026
In today’s world, humanity is grappling with transnational challenges such as cybersecurity and digital threats, transnational crime, and climate change etc. In this rapidly evolving landscape, technology is not merely a backdrop but a driving force reshaping how these issues are addressed. Among these challenges, cyber threats stand out as a significant risk to nations’ digital systems, impacting critical infrastructure, financial networks, and public services. They have the potential to destabilize economies, compromise national security, and erode public trust. Moreover, as space technologies become more integrated into global communications, navigation, and defense systems, they are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, posing new security risks. In particular, satellites and other space infrastructure have become essential to modern life, making their protection crucial for cybersecurity. In this sense, cyber diplomacy emerges as a vital tool to foster collaboration, build trust among nations, and establish norms for managing cybersecurity risks, particularly those linked to space technologies. Besides, cyber diplomacy offers a framework for mitigating risks, ensuring that space technologies are used responsibly and securely. This article examines the role of cyber diplomacy in addressing cybersecurity threats, particularly those targeting nations’ digital systems and space-based infrastructure, and explores how emerging disruptive technologies, coupled with the responsible use of space, can be directed toward the common good. Thus, it underscores the potential of diplomatic efforts to transform disruptive forces into opportunities for global peace and security.