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Abstract
Cyber power has emerged as a decisive instrument of statecraft in the twenty-first century, reshaping the contours of national security, deterrence and conventional military strategy. This paper examines the definition and key elements of cyber power, explores the contested terrain of cyber deterrence and coercion, situates cyber capability within the broader framework of comprehensive national power, and analyses its inextricable linkages with conventional and hybrid warfare. Drawing on global precedents and India’s evolving cyber posture, the paper argues that a coherent and integrated approach to cyber power is indispensable for India to safeguard its strategic interests in an increasingly contested digital environment.
