Cyberdefense, Space and AI

Cyber, space, and artificial intelligence (AI) are pivotal research fields in contemporary security studies and on the modern battlefield. Cyber has taken on heightened significance as offensive cyber operations, hacktivism, and cybercrime shape the dynamics of conflict both on and off the battlefield. Space is a contested domain where control over orbital assets - used for communication, navigation, and intelligence gathering - can determine the success of military operations on Earth. Meanwhile, Artificial Intelligence is transforming modern warfare by accelerating decision-making, improving situational awareness, and automating combat systems.

At the Center for Security Studies, we analyze these critical issues to better understand the defense and security challenges facing Switzerland and promote a more peaceful world.

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Current publications on Cyberdefense, Space and AI

Towards a Holistic Approach to PeaceTech Ethics

Towards a Holistic Approach to PeaceTech Ethics

Author(s): Fabian Hofmann
Editor(s): Leo Eigner
Series: CSS Policy Perspectives
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2025

AI Decoded: Key Concepts and Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Human Rights and SDG Monitoring

AI Decoded: Key Concepts and Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Human Rights and SDG Monitoring

Author(s): Jennifer Victoria Scurrell, Milica Mirković
Publisher(s): Geneva Academy
Publication Year: 2025

Electronic and Cyber Operations Against Space Systems

Electronic and Cyber Operations Against Space Systems

Author(s): Clémence Poirier
Editor(s): Gorana Grgić
Series: CSS Policy Perspectives
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publication Year: 2025