GAZA, IRAN, AND INTERNET DISRUPTIONS: HOW DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BECOME PART OF MODERN CONFLICT
GAZA, IRAN, AND INTERNET DISRUPTIONS: HOW DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE HAS BECOME PART OF MODERN CONFLICT 📌 INTRODUCTION – THE DIGITAL DIMENSION OF MODERN CONFLICT Modern conflicts are no longer shaped only by military operations on land, sea, or air. Increasingly, communication systems, internet infrastructure, and digital networks have become important components of national security and crisis management. Since late 2023, international organizations, technology analysts, and media outlets have documented repeated communication disruptions in Gaza during periods of military escalation. At the same time, discussions surrounding internet controls and digital restrictions in Iran have also attracted global attention. These developments highlight a broader global reality: Digital infrastructure is now deeply connected to geopolitics, security, economic stability, and public communication. This article examines how internet disruptions, cyber risks, and communication infrastructure hav...