Cybersecurity in the 21st Century: Can Global Cooperation Prevent the Next Digital War?

BIPSS Research Assistant Saraf Wasima examined in this commentary the rise of cyber threats in the 21st century, emphasizing the critical need for international cooperation to prevent large-scale digital conflicts. Highlighting cases like the 2007 Estonia cyberattack, Stuxnet, and the Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident, she highlights the importance of unified global efforts, from public-private partnerships to capacity-building initiatives for developing nations. She also highlights that only through coordinated action and standardised policies can nations collectively enhance resilience against cyber warfare in today’s increasingly interconnected world.