The impact and geopolitical consequences of sanctions evasion through cryptocurrencies

Tozzi, Angelo (A.A. 2020/2021) The impact and geopolitical consequences of sanctions evasion through cryptocurrencies. Tesi di Laurea in Geografia politica, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Alfonso Giordano, pp. 175. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

Mapping an invisible boundary: the geopolitics of digital space. Cyberspace: early studies, evolution and affirmation. The geography of cyberspace. How cyberspace affects geopolitics and international relations. Use of cyberspace by Islamic terrorism. The desire for sovereignty: independence in cyberspace. The instrument of sanctions. UN legislation and its sanctions system. Different types of sanctions: a historical analysis of the instrument and the evolution of its use before and after the cold war. European Union sanctions. The geopolitical meaning of energy sanctions. Cryptocurrencies: understanding the phenomenon and its evolution. Origin of a digital currency and its working principles. Evolution and growth of the cryptomarket. The governance of cryptocurrencies. Crypto-regulation: the position of international organizations and possible future development. The geopolitics of cryptocurrencies. What is the geopolitical influence of cryptocurrencies? How the attitude of the world’s governments has changed in relation to the growth of cryptocurrencies. Shaping the future: are cryptocurrencies the money of the future? How cryptocurrencies are used to escape from sanctions. The phenomenon of sanctions evasion. European Union and United States crypto-regime. Actors: who escapes, how and why? A geopolitical bond. How to steam the illicit.

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Bibliografia: pp. 159-168.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in International Relations (LM-62)
Chair: Geografia politica
Thesis Supervisor: Giordano, Alfonso
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Garonna, Paolo
Academic Year: 2020/2021
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 24 Feb 2022 13:17
Last Modified: 24 Feb 2022 13:17
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/31558

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