Cyberconflict and warfare
UN Cybercrime Convention: What does it mean and how will it impact all of us?
22 Oct 24 - 22 Oct 24Online
[Briefing #76] Internet governance in June 2021
29 Jun 21 - 29 Jun 21online
Discussion: Cyber detente after the Biden–Putin summit in Geneva
25 Jun 21 - 25 Jun 21Online
Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace at Singapore International Cyber Week
08 Oct 20 - 08 Oct 20
Start of Cybersecurity 10-week course
05 Oct 20 - Online
Security in Cyberspace: Dynamics, limits, and opportunities
14 May 20 - 14 May 20online
Cyber-diplomacy web discussion: Norms and confidence building measures (CBMs): Are we there yet?
21 Nov 19 - online
Business-Policy Roundtable
02 Apr 19 25 Mar 19 -
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? The informal OEWG consultations on capacity building
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? The OEWG 2021-2025 held an informal meeting on capacity building and discussions on all topics under its mandate in May 2023.[...]
24 Jul, 2023
AI and international peace: A new kid on the UN Security Council block
The UN Security Council addresses the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on international peace and security. Concerns include AI's potential for developing lethal autonomous weapons, enhancing cy[...]
24 Jul, 2023
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? OEWG 2021-2025 fourth substantive session
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? The OEWG 2021-2025 held its fourth substantive session, discussing how to counter ransomware, a future Points of Contact (PoC) directory, and the applicab[...]
23 Mar, 2023
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? The informal OEWG consultations on CBMs
Informal OEWG consultations on confidence-building measures (CBMs) took place, focusing on establishing a national Points of Contact (PoC) directory. Proposals included resource allocation for capacit[...]
26 Dec, 2022
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations: The OEWG 2021–2025 annual report adopted
The OEWG 2021–2025 annual report was adopted during the third substantive session, featuring discussions on stakeholder engagement, substantive issues like threats and norms, international law, The [...]
13 Aug, 2022
The Ukraine crisis may shape the future of the internet
We examine how the Ukraine conflict could shape the internet's future, considering geopolitical, security, and governance aspects. This situation underlines the internet's role in modern conflicts and[...]
15 Apr, 2022
Cyber road from Ukraine: where will it take us?
The message highlights concerns about the potential for devastating cyberattacks in conflicts like the one in Ukraine. Despite numerous severe cyber incidents globally, high-impact attacks didn't occu[...]
08 Mar, 2022
The US approach to offline and online threats and attacks on critical infrastructure by non-state actors
The US addresses both online and offline threats to critical infrastructure by defining and protecting vital systems and assets from criminal activities, with laws covering computer crimes and physica[...]
28 Jan, 2022
Who’s behind a cyberattack?
A simulation game by Kaspersky and Diplo aims to educate diplomats and professionals on technical attribution in cyberattacks. Players become diplomats facing cyber threats against the First Committee[...]
26 Oct, 2021
What’s new with cybersecurity negotiations? UN Cyber OEWG Final Report analysis
The UN Cyber Open-ended Working Group (OEWG) adopted its final report with consensus by 68 member states on 12 March 2021, marking a significant moment in international cybersecurity negotiations. The[...]
19 Mar, 2021
A new landmark in global cybersecurity negotiations: UN Cyber OEWG in numbers
The UN Cyber OEWG recently concluded its work with 68 member states unanimously adopting the Final Report. The group focused on developing rules for responsible behavior in cyberspace and held three s[...]
18 Mar, 2021
New Year’s in New York: A Crowded Cyber-Norms Playground (Part 2)
The text discusses the complexities surrounding international cyber norms and laws, highlighting disagreements on issues like the applicability of humanitarian law, sovereignty in cyberspace, and the [...]
04 Dec, 2019
5 May 2025
2018
Searching for Meaningful Human Control. The April 2018 Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (Briefing Paper #10)
In this briefing paper, Ms Barbara Rosen Jacobson analyses the debate of the April 2018 meeting of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) of the Conv... Read more
2017
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: Mapping the GGE Debate (Briefing Paper #8)
The paper discusses the ongoing debate in the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the varying perspect... Read more
2013
Peacetime Regime for State Activities in Cyberspace
The publication covers in a multi-disciplinary approach the technical, legal, policy and diplomacy aspects of State activities in cyberspace during pe... Read more
2011
New threats: the cyber-dimension
The text discusses emerging cyber threats and the need for increased cybersecurity measures to address these new challenges.... Read more
1998
The waning of the state and the waxing of cyberworld
This paper discusses whether IT is functioning mainly as an instrument of states in their quest for power and wealth or is principally operating as a ... Read more
10 Sep, 2023
Cyber diplomacy and new push of International criminal court to prosecute hacking
The International Criminal Court's lead prosecutor, Karim Khan, has announced that the Hague will investigate and prosecute hacking crimes that violat... Read more
25 Aug, 2022
Has the West been sleeping?
The West is lagging behind China and Russia in military technology and hardware availability, possibly due to complacency post-Cold War. Ambassador Wi... Read more
07 Apr, 2022
New spear phishing campaign targets Russian dissidents
A spear phishing campaign is targeting Russian dissidents opposed to the war in Ukraine. It involves deceptive emails warning about illegal software, ... Read more
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