Write a research paper on the topic Cyber warfare and its implications for the United States Your research paper should be minimally 10 pages (double spaced, Font – Georgia with font size 12). The research paper needs to refer to the following source ❑ Kostyuk, N., and Zhukov., M., Y. (2019). Invisible Digital Front: Can Cyber Attacks Shape Battlefield Events? Journal of Conflict Resolution, 63(2)., 317-347. (pfd version of paper is uploaded to module 4 in d2l). ❑ In addition you need to have at least 5 peer reviewed journal/book references The research needs to minimally discuss the following ❑ The relevance of cyber warfare for the United States ❑ What are some examples of possible cyber warfare scenarios where critical infrastructure could be affected ❑ Emerging technologies that can be used for cyber warfare ❑ What does Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) address mainly in their paper? Do you agree with Kostyuk and Zhukov (2019) that cyber-attacks are ineffective as a tool of coercion in war? Ensure to explain why or why not. ❑ Future implications of cyber warfare for the United States The bibliography should be included as a separate page and is not part of the 10 page requirement. Student assignments will be run through Safe Assignment. Please ensure to check the safe assignment result prior to submitting.

The research paper should include the following components. ● Title Page (Not part of the minimum 10 page requirement) ● Abstract (quick overview in your own words of the entire content of your paper, limited to 200-350 words) ● Introduction (1-2 pages, relevance of cyber warfare for the U.S, example, possible scenarios_ ● Literature Review (2-4 pages, describes the research papers that you find in reference to the topic of cyber warfare, emerging technologies that can be used, the impact of cyber warfare) ● Discussion (2-3 pages) – (Your perspective on the topic of cyber warfare, implications for the U.S, critical perspectives and/or recommendations) ● Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs, This provides a final summary of your research paper) ● Bibliography in APA format