AI and Cyber Drove Warfare in the Israeli-Iran Conflict and its Impact on Gulf States’ Security
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, Cyber security, Structural realism, Geopolitical tension, Middle East politicsAbstract
This article investigates the implication of Israel- Iran driven AI and Cyberwarfare for Gulf security states through the lense of Defensive Realism. The Isreal-Iran conflict has intensified into a highly complicated battlefield where AI driven cyberattacks and misinformation campaigns targets important infrastructure challenging regional peace and stability. Gulf states, positioned in a geopolitically suspectible zone are vulnerable to these cyber security threats.which could possibly spread into their regions and destrupt their security landscape.
Using defensive Realism this study emphasizes how Gulf states prioritize protecting their state security through defensive measures rather than adopting offensive tactics. It also discusses the importance of developing resilient cyber security posture, adopting AI powered security tools and promoting regional collaboration to counter cyber security threats effectively. Defensive Realism stresses that states intention to sustain their security without agitating unnecessary escalation, which is vital for Gulf states security equilibrium, in the amidst of increasing technological and digital challenges.
The article concludes that Gulf states must cautiously steer the evolving AI and cyber domain by fortying their defenses and collaborating with the global actors. By endorsing a defensive realist strategy, Arab states can strengthen their robustness and contribute to regional stability in the face of emerging technologies.
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