Cybersecurity and the Reshaping of International Security: An Analytical Study of Its Levels and Political-Strategic Dimensions

Abstract

This study examines cybersecurity as a central pillar of contemporary international security, highlighting its individual, institutional, and international dimensions, and its role in reshaping global power and dominance. It explores cybersecurity as a tool of foreign policy, digital deterrence, informational hegemony, and the geopolitical influence of major technology corporations, alongside structural critiques emphasizing digital dependency and the North-South technological gap. The study concludes that cybersecurity is no longer merely a technical concern but a strategic function linking politics, economics, law, and human dimensions. Effective governance at national, regional, and international levels is essential to ensure a secure and stable digital space, balancing sovereignty, freedom, and digital development.