The EU as a force for peace in international cyber diplomacy
Titel: | The EU as a force for peace in international cyber diplomacy |
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Veröffentlicht: | Berlin, 2018 |
Umfang: | Online-Ressource, 8 S. |
Format: | E-Book |
Sprache: | Englisch |
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SWP Comment ; Bd. 19/2018 |
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Abstract: Ever since the cyber attacks against the computer networks of European governments and defence and foreign ministries have become public knowledge, security policy-makers have insisted that the EU Member States need to develop more adequate cyber-defence and cyber-retaliation capabilities. However, the EU continues to base its cyber-security strategy on the resilience of Information and Communication Technology Infrastructures and cyber diplomacy as part of its Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) so as to position itself as a force for peace. Its Joint EU Diplomatic Response to Malicious Cyber Activities, adopted in October 2017, primarily stipulates non-military instruments that could contribute to "the mitigation of cybersecurity threats, conflict prevention and greater stability in international relations". Faced with increasing activities infrastructures, Europe would be well-advised to adhere to the step-by-step cyber-diplomacy plan, which is based on the principle of du |