Strategic Choice in Cyberspace: The Fait Accompli and Persistent Engagement

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Abstract:

This essay demonstrates how a lesser studied strategic bargaining concept the fait accompli better describes cyber behaviors short of armed conflict than does coercion and signaling. Moreover, because the strategic logic behind the fait accompli aligns with the structural imperative and strategic incentives identified by cyber persistence theory, it provides additional grounds for committing to a strategic approach of persistent engagement and adopting its core strategic principle of seizing the initiative in setting the conditions of security as an anchor for national cyber strategy.

Author(s):
Fischerkeller, Michael P.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON, VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
2020 May 01
Pagination:
12

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release.
Copyright: Not Copyrighted

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Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Contract Number(s):
HQ0034-14-D-0001
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Subject Terms
Descriptor(s):
international relations, second world war, united states, cyberspace, national security, operating systems, security, bargaining, international conflicts, international organizations, national politics, war, foreign policy, international security, motivation, political science, cyberspace operations
Keyword(s):
Fait accompli, cyber strategic environment
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Descriptor(s):
international relations, second world war, united states, cyberspace, security, bargaining, international conflicts, international organizations, national security, standards, war, foreign policy, motivation, cyberspace operations, governments, information operations, international security
Creation Date:
2023 Oct 16
Update Date:
2023 Nov 15