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ON THE LINE: The Future of Global Cyber Warfare

Published February 28, 2013

In the last few decades, as internet has taken over most of our lives, our global conflicts have also gone digital. Whether it's U.S. and Israel slowing down Iran's nuclear program or China allegedly stealing data from around the world, we now live in an age where war can be fought online. Host and guests discuss the future of cyber wars as global warfare is increasingly going digital.

On the Line

Smart talk about issues and ideas that matter.

On the Line is a lively forum, hosted by Ayesha Tanzeem, where newsmakers, policy experts, diplomats, activists, academics and journalists discuss world events. It focuses on the critical issues shaping the future, and gives those issues the vigorous, serious debate they deserve. The program broadcasts worldwide three times each week on VOA Television, and is also heard on VOA radio. Condensed versions of the program can be heard in translation in over 40 languages via VOA radio's language services.

 
This Week's Program:

"THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL CYBER WARFARE"
In the last few decades, as internet has taken over most of our lives, our global conflicts have also gone digital. Whether it's U.S. and Israel slowing down Iran's nuclear program or China allegedly stealing data from around the world, we now live in an age where war can be fought online. Host and guests discuss the future of cyber wars as global warfare is increasingly going digital.
GUESTS
(1) Mark Hosenball: Senior National Security Correspondent, Reuters.
(2) Gordon Chang: Author, "The Coming Collapse of China"; Columnist, forbes.com