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The EU as a force for peace in international cyber diplomacy
Die EU als Friedensmacht in der internationalen Cyberdiplomatie
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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, ... view more
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 due diligence. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
EU; CFSP; security policy; international security; information technology; communication technology; warfare; Internet; hacker; diplomacy; peace policy
Classification
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Free Keywords
Bedrohungsvorstellungen (Sicherheitspolitik); Nichtmilitärische Sicherheitsrisiken; Informationskriegführung; Sicherheitsstrategie; Abwehr eines Angriffs; Nichtmilitärische Sicherheitspolitik; Zivilmachtkonzept; Status und Rolle im internationalen System
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 19/2018
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications