Militarization Development in Cybersecurity and Shift in Poland’s Security Strategy After Russia-Ukraine War

Mussa Iqbal; Rami Bashir; Umme- e- Rubab

Authors

Mussa Iqbal M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Rami Bashir M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author
Umme- e- Rubab M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Political Science and International Relations, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan Author

Keywords:

Military Modernization, Cyber Security, Cyber Space, Security Shift, Security Strategy

Abstract

The article focuses on how Russian-Ukraine War change concept of security in Europe. the study also elaborates the larger framework of national security, how war on Ukraine security concern of Europe and especially for Poland which share a boarder with Ukraine and military and cyber security development in reaction to counter Russia.the effects of this War on the dynamics of European security cannot be undermined. This research offers a thorough analysis Poland’s policy and strategy shift in security, with a Lens of balance of power theory to maintain balance of power, which this battle has altered in the region. It explores emphasis of how nations, such as Poland prioritized defense measures and fostered regional cooperation in response to tackle security concerns and a powerful enemy. It also takes into account that, beside alliance with NATO, which was as external balance of power measure and remains trustful, Poland shifts its strategy to internal balance of power approach by build its own military capabilities in conventional, cyber security and cyberspace.

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