"The defining characteristic and critical role of the state is maintaining a monopoly on the legitimate use of force. As time progresses, technological advances

"The defining characteristic and critical role of the state is maintaining a monopoly on the legitimate use of force. As time progresses, technological advances change the way individuals and states engage in conflict, and it is incumbent on states to adjust their activities and policies to maintain their control over the use of coercive force. In the Information Age, the Department of Defense (DoD) must develop an understanding of cyberspace and determine its appropriate role in this new domain." - Nye, Toft