Cyber Conflict and Cybersecurity in the

This course explores the evolving landscape of cyber conflict and cybersecurity across the Indo-Pacific region. Students will examine national strategies, regional cooperation efforts, and the role of major actors such as China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, ASEAN, and India. The course will cover cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, state-sponsored hacking, digital diplomacy, and the geopolitical dimensions of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.

Through interdisciplinary readings, guest lectures, and dynamic discussion, students will analyze key cases and develop policy recommendations. Assignments include briefing memos, comparative analyses, and a final research paper. No prior expertise in cybersecurity or Indo-Pacific politics is required, though background knowledge is helpful.

This course prepares students to engage critically with cyber policy issues in a region increasingly central to global security.