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A Paper Presented:In Part to Cornerstone University and Theological Seminary Jerusalem

Israel & USAAs Composite Requirement for a Doctoral Academic Purpose

In Part, as a Working Document for Modern Advocacy HumanitarianSocial and Rehabilitation Association (MAHSRA)

Kelly F. NGYAH

**MODERN ADVOCACY HUMANITARIAN SOCIAL ANDREHABILITATION ASSOCIATION**

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MAHSRA’s Research &Working PapersInitiative Towards

Global Peace and Development

MODERN TECHNOLOGICAL IMPACTS ONGLOBAL CONFLICTS

Keywords: Internet, Conflicts, Technology, Cyberspace, Socialism

ISBN: 978-1-312-14470-5

Dr. Kelly NGYAH is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Modern Advocacy Humanitarian Socialand Rehabilitation Association (MAHSRA) an Organization in Consultative Status with the UNEconomic and Social Council - ECOSOC [2013]. He Holds a Professional Status as a Peace Maker.He is endowed with a PhD in Peace and Development; M.Sc. in Peace Studies; MA of Peace inthe Domain of Law and International Relations (LL.M); and is currently undergoing researchstudies for a Master in Theology Program (Th.M.) with Cornerstone University and TheologicalSeminary Jerusalem – Israel & USA. As well, He poses as the Founding Father of thePhilosophical Concept: CHANCEISM.

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Content

INTRODUCTION-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Defining Modern Technology-----------------------------------------------------------------------7

The Internet and its Influence over the Social Life of Individuals----------------------------9

Individual Social Equalization------------------------------------------------------------------- 10

Uncertainty and Unpleasant Psychological Stamina---------------------------------------- 11

Deteriorative Face-to-Face Relationship Solidarity Growth--------------------------------13

Negotiating Difficulties---------------------------------------------------------------------------15

The Internet as Source of Societal Deviance--------------------------------------------------- 16

The Influence of the Internet in Global Conflict----------------------------------------------- 18

Internal Technological Conflicts with Usage of the Internet-------------------------------- 18

Computer Virus------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19

Denial of Service Attack--------------------------------------------------------------------------20

Troll or Hobgoblin in the Internet-------------------------------------------------------------- 20

Influence of the Internet Over Institutional and Community Conflicts------------------- 23

Causal Internet Conflicts on Legislations and Jurisdiction----------------------------------23

The Impact of the Internet on National Political Stability---------------------------------- 26

How the Internet Fuels Ongoing Conflicts---------------------------------------------------- 31

The Importance of the Internet in Peace Resolution Stances------------------------------33

CONCLUSION---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35

REFERENCES--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37

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Introduction

Global trends are fuelled with terrific innovations, marvellous

achievements of technological advancements and dream world elements of

ideal progress and positive development aspects, but still, there is much

misery and suffering caused by these same development wonders.

Amongst the most intriguing elements of all the wonders, the cyberspace

makes it possible for instantaneous communication and connection between

persons, ideas and structures where ever and whenever possible. However, it

is very shocking that, though these links are helping to build a solidarity focus

between the various concerned elements, there are, at the same time, acting

as a medium wherein very strong separatists and discriminatory ideologies

become materialized into wide spread violent encounters and conflicts.

This paper examines the nature and concept of the cyberspace and its

potency in initiating or building on some social deviance aspects which have

the potency of modifying the psychosocial behavioural patterns of individuals,

institutions and rules considered as, conflict instigator elements from an

individual perspective and within the international order. While elaborating on

the role it plays in conducting the elements necessary for the growth and

development of conflicts, the paper also intricate on the use of the

cyberspace for counteracting societal ills (conflicts) which however, are

known to have been promoted by the same source from the onset.

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