Role of ICT in International Relations: Some Emerging Dimensions

Abstract

 Role of ICT in International Relations: Some Emerging Dimensions

 ¹ Nilay Tiwari

Nobody ever imagined that information and communication technology (ICT) will play such a major role in our lives. In fact, ICT now days encompass each and every aspect of our lives and that is the reason why we can’t even imagine our existence without it. Information is now days regarded as a major form of power and communication technology acts as a tool for enhancement, enrichment and dissemination of this power. Nations and non-state actors are trying to empower themselves with latest and updated infrastructure to play a major role in international relations. This gives a strategic dimension to ICT and lures the nations to be on the top in possession and implementation of latest ICT infrastructure. ICT based power politics allows for both use and misuse of information guided by superfast and sophisticated communication technology and this is the reason why even after accepting the indispensability of ICT we should adopt a cautious approach towards it.

Keywords: Role of ICT, International Relations,  New dimensions to international relations.