The Age of Sharp Power
eBook - ePub

The Age of Sharp Power

China, Russia and Iran: The Interference is not Soft. The Italian Case.

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eBook - ePub

The Age of Sharp Power

China, Russia and Iran: The Interference is not Soft. The Italian Case.

About this book

Uncover the hidden tactics of authoritarian influence in the digital age.

The Age of Sharp Power exposes the subtle yet potent methods used by countries like China, Russia, and Iran to penetrate and manipulate democratic societies. Through cyber-offenses, intellectual property theft, and the strategic deployment of media networks, these nations challenge the foundations of free speech and academic freedom. This book is for readers interested in international relations, political science, and cybersecurity.

Delve into an incisive analysis of the Italian case, revealing the intricate web of influence woven by Russia and China within Italy. Learn how to defend national infrastructure from authoritarian states' reach and understand the new rules of engagement in the global struggle for power. Discover the tools to combat disinformation and protect democracy in an increasingly connected world.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Introduction, by Francesco Bechis
  6. 1 Once Upon a Time, There was Soft Power
  7. 2 Power Becomes Sharp
  8. 3 The ABCs of Sharp Power
  9. 4 Where the Battle is Fought, in Cyberspace
  10. 5 The Russian Bear’s Tracks in Italy
  11. 6 China is Close, Very Close
  12. Conclusions
  13. Acknowledgments

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