Digital International Relations

Introduction
Contents
List of Contributors
List of Figures
List of Tables
Part I Russia in Digital International Relations
1 Russian Industrial Business in the New International Cybersecurity Agenda
Introduction
References
2 Digital Transformation of Business Models: International and Russian Experience
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
Key Features of New Business Models Driven by Digitalization
The Main Types of Business Models Emerging as a Result of Digitalization
Advantages and Disadvantages of Digital Business Models
The Most Successful Digital Business Models in the World and in Russia
Conclusions
References
3 Digital Transformation of the Russian National Payment System
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
International Payment Systems
Prospects for International Settlements
Conclusions
References
4 Artificial Intelligence Politics and Sanctions: Comparing the Cases of Russia and Iran
Introduction
Methodology of Case Selection
Theoretical Framework
AI Development Experience in Russia and Iran
Russia
Iran
AI Development in Russia and Iran from a Comparative Perspective
Conclusion
References
Part II Sovereignty in the Digital Space
5 Sovereignty as Practice in Digital Age
Introduction
Literature Review
Methodology
State Sovereignty in International Law: New Challenges of the Digital Environment
Digital Sovereignty in the Practice of International Relations: Approaches of States and International Organizations
Conclusions
References
6 Principle of the Sovereign Equality of States in the Digital Realm
Introduction
Methodology
Relationship Between the Principles of the Sovereign Equality of states and Non-intervention in Internal Affairs
Sovereignty as a Rule or Principle: The Unity of Opposites
Sovereignty as a Prohibitive Norm: Problems of International Law-Making
New Ways of Legally Formalizing Sovereignty in the Context of ICTs
References
Part III Digital Dimensions of International and National Law
7 Problems of Legal Regulation of Digitalization (the Case of AI)
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Conclusions
References
8 Digitalization of the Tax Sphere in Russia
Introduction
Materials and Methodology
Results
Plans for Further Tax Digitalization
Conclusions
References
9 Financial Law in the Era of Digital Economy
Introduction
Methodology
Results
The Law of Money Circulation and Transformation Trends
Conclusions
References
10 International Criminal Assessment of the Risks Associated with the Use of Digital Technologies for Criminal Purposes
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Part IV Digital International Economy
11 Digital Employment Platforms
Introduction
Literature Review
Prerequisites
National Labour Market Analysis
New Trends
Conclusions
References
12 Eurasian Industrial Performance: Sustainable and Digital Aspects
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Key Indicators of Eurasian Industrial Development
Integration of the EAEU Countries into Global Value Chains
Sustainable Industrial Performance of the EAEU Countries
Digital Aspects of Eurasian Industrial Development
Conclusion
References
13 “Green” Investments in Renewable Energy in the Context of Innovative Development and Digitalization
Introduction
Methodology and Literature Review
Results
Conclusion
References
14 World Robot Market: Key Characteristics and Trends
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Part V Digital Education and Research in International Relations
15 Hybrid Learning as a Response to Modern Challenges in Education
Introduction
Literature Review
Results and Discussion
History of Blended Learning
Nineteenth Century
1960s–1970s: High Performance Computer Training
1970s–1980s: Television for Real-Time Learning
1980s and 1990s: CD-Based Learning and the Appearance of LMS
1998: First-Generation Web Course
2000s–Present: Blended Learning Integration
Hybrid Learning as a Term
Hybrid and Blended Learning
Benefits of Hybrid Learning
Disadvantages Include
Conclusions
References
16 Evolution of Digital Education
Introduction
Research Method
Literature Review
Philosophical Perspective
Learner’s Standpoint
The Panorama of Educationalists
A Blessing or a Challenge?
Conclusion
References
17 The Efficiency of Distance and Traditional Academic Activities in Teaching English Language to Students of International Economic Relations
Introduction
Methodology
Results
The Drawbacks of Online Learning
Academic Activities Employed in Online ESP Teaching
The Challenges Ahead
Conclusions
References
18 The Use of Network Data Analysis in Research of Political Groups (The Case of Ukraine)
Introduction
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Part VI Digital Transformation of Diplomacy and International Organizations
19 Global Governance of Cyberspace: The BRICS Agenda
Introduction: Statement of the Problem
Literature Review
Digital Regulation on the BRICS Agenda
The BRICS in the Emerging Global Digital Governance Regime
References
20 Innovative Digital Technologies for Ensuring Financial Integration in the Eurasian Economic Union
Introduction
Methodology
Results
Conclusions
References
21 Gaming Goes IR: Reviewing Videogames in Diplomacy
Introduction
Video Games as Media and Products of Popular Culture: The Influence on Individual Beliefs and Behaviour
The Interfaces between Popular Culture and World Politics
The Influence of the Media on Human Perception: The Specifics of Video Games
The Impact of Video Games on Individual Beliefs: Procedural Rhetoric
The Impact of Video Games on Identity Construction
Video Games as a Soft Power Tool
Differentiating between Propaganda and Soft Power in Video Games
Conclusion
References
Index