William Akoto
@willakoto.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of Global Security at American University | PhD @UofSC | Cyber conflict, Trade and Military Coups | www.willakoto.com
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William Akoto
@willakoto.bsky.social
· Oct 25
My latest paper was just published at Business & Politics! I explore the often overlooked ripple effects of state-sponsored cyber attacks on the stock market dynamics of cybersecurity defense contractors. Grateful to colleagues and reviewers for comments!
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SIS professor William Akoto (@willakoto.bsky.social) spoke with @cbsnews.com about the new arrangement with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and the US version of TikTok.
https://cbsn.ws/423iyWa.
https://cbsn.ws/423iyWa.
TikTok's fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
www.cbsnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
SIS professor William Akoto (@willakoto.bsky.social) spoke with @cbsnews.com about the new arrangement with TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, and the US version of TikTok.
https://cbsn.ws/423iyWa.
https://cbsn.ws/423iyWa.
Reposted by William Akoto
In this new episode of Big World, SIS professor @willakoto.bsky.social discusses how governments around the world are using AI and considers both the dangers and opportunities associated with this emerging tech.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4p4htqO
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4p4htqO
Episode 85: How are Governments Using AI?
In this episode, School of International Service (SIS) professor William Akoto joins Big World to discuss the intersections of artificial intelligence and international affairs.
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September 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
In this new episode of Big World, SIS professor @willakoto.bsky.social discusses how governments around the world are using AI and considers both the dangers and opportunities associated with this emerging tech.
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4p4htqO
Listen now, wherever you get your podcasts. #AcademicSky https://bit.ly/4p4htqO
It will be a fun evening! Join us!😊
August 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It will be a fun evening! Join us!😊
We're hiring!! My department has a fantastic group of renowned scholars and practitioners...we'd love to have you join us!
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Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Department of Foreign Policy & Global Security
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meani...
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August 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
We're hiring!! My department has a fantastic group of renowned scholars and practitioners...we'd love to have you join us!
american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
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July 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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In my latest op-ed for The Conversation, I argue that supply-chain decoupling won't stop cyber economic espionage. It might even make it worse.
theconversation.com/blocking-exp...
theconversation.com/blocking-exp...
Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows
Supply-chain decoupling doesn’t stop rival nations from hacking each other and can make it worse. A cyber-espionage expert explains what does work.
theconversation.com
June 26, 2025 at 2:43 AM
In my latest op-ed for The Conversation, I argue that supply-chain decoupling won't stop cyber economic espionage. It might even make it worse.
theconversation.com/blocking-exp...
theconversation.com/blocking-exp...
Huge loss for the cyber conflict studies community. He was an absolute trailblazer and great mentor to me and many others! Condolensces to his family and loved ones!🙏🏾
I am deeply saddened to report the passing of Brandon Valeriano (@drbvaler.bsky.social). Brandon was a trailblazer in evidence-based cybersecurity in International Relations. I will miss his insight, intellectual curiosity, friendship and dinner invites. RIP, brother.
March 29, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Huge loss for the cyber conflict studies community. He was an absolute trailblazer and great mentor to me and many others! Condolensces to his family and loved ones!🙏🏾
In my latest paper at Business & Politics, I explore the often overlooked ripple effects of state-sponsored cyber attacks on the stock market dynamics of cybersecurity defense contractors.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
State-sponsored cyber attacks and co-movements in stock market returns: evidence from US cybersecurity defense contractors | Business and Politics | Cambridge Core
State-sponsored cyber attacks and co-movements in stock market returns: evidence from US cybersecurity defense contractors
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November 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM
In my latest paper at Business & Politics, I explore the often overlooked ripple effects of state-sponsored cyber attacks on the stock market dynamics of cybersecurity defense contractors.
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
My latest paper was just published at Business & Politics! I explore the often overlooked ripple effects of state-sponsored cyber attacks on the stock market dynamics of cybersecurity defense contractors. Grateful to colleagues and reviewers for comments!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
October 25, 2024 at 6:37 AM
My latest paper was just published at Business & Politics! I explore the often overlooked ripple effects of state-sponsored cyber attacks on the stock market dynamics of cybersecurity defense contractors. Grateful to colleagues and reviewers for comments!
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
In my latest piece for the Irregular Warfare Initiative, I examine why states are increasingly turning to economic espionage and hoe cyber proxies play a key role.
irregularwarfare.org/articles/sec...
irregularwarfare.org/articles/sec...
Secret Cyber Wars: Why States Are Increasingly Turning to Economic Espionage and How Cyber Proxies Play a Key Role - Irregular Warfare Initiative
States turn to economic espionage using cyber proxies for strategic advantages. Here’s Why.
irregularwarfare.org
June 4, 2024 at 3:41 PM
In my latest piece for the Irregular Warfare Initiative, I examine why states are increasingly turning to economic espionage and hoe cyber proxies play a key role.
irregularwarfare.org/articles/sec...
irregularwarfare.org/articles/sec...
My latest article just published at JPR!🥳🎉 I examine the puzzle of why cyber economic espionage is largely restricted to a small set of advanced economies. Part of a special issue edited by Daphna Canetti
and Ryan Shandler.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
and Ryan Shandler.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
February 6, 2024 at 2:38 PM
My latest article just published at JPR!🥳🎉 I examine the puzzle of why cyber economic espionage is largely restricted to a small set of advanced economies. Part of a special issue edited by Daphna Canetti
and Ryan Shandler.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
and Ryan Shandler.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Excited to share that I’ll be joining @AU_SIS as an Assistant Professor in January 2024. I’ll miss my brilliant students, great colleagues and friends at Fordham but beyond thrilled to be part of the fantastic SIS community!!😊
December 18, 2023 at 12:51 PM
Excited to share that I’ll be joining @AU_SIS as an Assistant Professor in January 2024. I’ll miss my brilliant students, great colleagues and friends at Fordham but beyond thrilled to be part of the fantastic SIS community!!😊
Forthcoming at JPR!🥳 I examine the puzzle of why cyber economic espionage is largely restricted to a small set of advanced economies. Hint: the complexity of their product profiles has a lot to do with it😁
November 20, 2023 at 4:29 PM
Forthcoming at JPR!🥳 I examine the puzzle of why cyber economic espionage is largely restricted to a small set of advanced economies. Hint: the complexity of their product profiles has a lot to do with it😁