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Leonet, Louis (2019)

Contextua Cyber Securitisation - A Case Study of Russian Cyberattacks against Ukraine

Master thesis | International Relations (MA)

In light of the growth in cyberattacks occurring over the past few years, especially after the devastating effects of NotPetya and WannaCry malwares, this thesis reviews the application of the securitisation theory to the phenomenon of cyberattacks. It addresses the shortcomings of the theoretical framework proposed by the Copenhagen School of thoughts with regards to this particular security area and suggests an adapted approach, more flexible and contextual. The paper develops its thesis in the context of Russian cyberattacks against the Ukrainian power grid and infrastructures that occurred in recent years.

Cybersecurity

Securitisation

Russia

Ukraine

Cyberattacks

Security

Hybrid Warfare

Speech Act

Author

Leonet, Louis

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

International Relations

Supervisors

Frear, Matthew

ECTS Credits

15

Language

en