Sean Ainsworth
Sean Ainsworth is uncovering how technological advances change our understanding of 'war'.
Qualifications
MIR with Distinction, Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, 2018
Profile
PhD Thesis Title: “War Will No Longer Be What It Was Originally”—Cyberspace and the Theory of War in 21st Century Conflict
Sean’s research focuses on cyberwarfare and the theory of war, exploring the ways in which technological advances and strategic shifts—including the rise of 'non-lethal' or 'non-violent' forms of warfare—have affected or changed our understand of what constitutes ‘war’ in contemporary international conflict. Drawing on Carl von Clausewitz’s theory of war, Sean’s research examines the effects that cyberwarfare, disruptive emerging technologies, and strategic shifts in military affairs may have on the dominant understanding of war’s enduring nature.
In his spare time, Sean volunteers for the Wellington SPCA and Good Bitches Baking.
Supervisors
Cathy Downes
Professor
School of History, Philosophy, Political Science and International Relations