Defensive Future Studies

Defensive Future Studies

The Role of Cyberspace in the Structure of the New International Order

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Sayyed Abdol Rahim mosavi 1
Mohammadreza Movahedisefat 2
Rahman Najafi Sayyar 3
Mahdi Ouria 4
1 Associate Professor of Strategic Defense Management, Imam Ali University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Associate Professor of Strategic Cyberspace Management, University of National Defense, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor of International Relations, University of National Defense, Tehran, Iran
4 Graduate of Strategic Cyberspace Management, University of National Defense, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/dfsr.2025.2045886.1851
Abstract
Objective: The international order is a dynamic concept that has undergone fundamental changes with the emergence of cyberspace. This research aims to examine the role of cyberspace in the structure of the new international order in order to provide a coherent image for strategic decision-making by elucidating the transitional order and visualizing the new order influenced by cyberspace.
Methodology: This research is developmental in purpose and employs an exploratory mixed-methods approach (qualitative-quantitative). For qualitative data collection, interviews were conducted with 9 experts, and for the quantitative section of this study, 92 questionnaires were completed, which were designed using a 5-point Likert scale and analyzed using Smart PLS software.
Findings: The structure of the new international order was elucidated with four components: "transitional period," "structure," "schools of thought," and "concept."
Conclusion: In this transitional period, profound changes in the global order have emerged, driven by technological, cultural, and social transformations. The new structure redefines norms and values, with various schools of thought, particularly Islamic thought, playing a key role in shaping the global future. The new concept of the international order also contributes to changes in relationships and global actions, leading to the emergence of new patterns in international interactions
Keywords
Cyberspace
virtual space
International relations
world order
New world Order

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Defensive Future Studies
Volume 10, Issue 37
Summer 2025
Pages 1-32