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Paradigm Shift in Military and Defense: The Growing Role of Technology in Peace and Security

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The rapid development of information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a significant shift in the role of technology in peace and security issues. According to a recent report by the Academy of Romanian Scientists, the increased reliance on IT and AI has created new challenges and opportunities for military forces and intelligence services. The report highlights the need for a paradigm shift in addressing cyberwarfare and cyberspace, and emphasizes the importance of applying international law to these issues.

Key Takeaways:

  • The role of technology in peace and security has increased exponentially, with a particular focus on the rapid development of IT and AI.
  • The rapid pace of technological progress requires military forces and intelligence services to continuously adapt and follow the evolving landscape.
  • Cyberwarfare and cyberspace are significant challenges for international security, with disputes over definitions of crucial terms such as cyberweapons and cyberspace remaining unresolved.
  • The application of international law to cyberspace remains a challenge, particularly in times of increasing militarization of cyberspace.
  • The report highlights the dangers of cyberweapons, which can be as inhumane as biological and chemical weapons, and argues for the prohibition of offensive cyber strategies.
  • The Academy of Romanian Scientists is emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in addressing cyberwarfare and cyberspace, and is calling for increased international cooperation to address these issues.
  • Gheorghe BOARU, a researcher from the Academy of Romanian Scientists, is leading the effort to raise awareness about the importance of addressing cyberwarfare and cyberspace.

Statistics:

  • 17(3):34-55: The page numbers for the journal article "From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace" in the Annals: Series on Military Sciences.
  • 2025: The year in which the journal article "From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace" was published.
  • 3:34-55: The section and page numbers for the journal article "From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace" in the Annals: Series on Military Sciences.
  • Annals: Series on Military Sciences - http://aos.ro/editura/analeleaosr/annalsmilitary-de-rezerva/home: The website of the publisher for the Annals: Series on Military Sciences.
  • 10.56082/annalsarscimilit.2025.3.34: The DOI for the journal article "From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace".
  • 2025, 17(3):34-55: The publication details for the journal article "From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace" in the Annals: Series on Military Sciences.

Sources:

  • NewsRx. Researcher from Academy of Romanian Scientists Details Findings in Military and Defense (From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace). Bioterrorism Week. October 20, 2025; p 21.
  • From Cyber Warfare To Cyber Peace. Annals: Series on Military Sciences, 2025,17(3):34-55.
  • Annals: Series on Military Sciences - http://aos.ro/editura/analeleaosr/annalsmilitary-de-rezerva/home.
  • Academy of Romanian Scientists Publishing House.

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