Cyber Diplomacy: A New Frontier for Global Cooperation in the Digital Age

Abstract

As the world evolves, becoming increasingly interconnected through digital technologies, there is a growing need for global collaboration in addressing the challenges of cyberspace. Cyber diplomacy, the use of diplomatic means to manage international relations in cyberspace, is emerging as a new field of international relations. With the advancement of cybercrime, cyberspace actors – governments, organizations, corporations, the private sector, and civil society need to collaborate, negotiate and develop cyber capabilities to ensure a safe digital space through cyber diplomacy. The article outlines the current state of cyberspace and critical threats to global security and stability, examining cybercrime, state-sponsored cyberattacks, cyberespionage, cyberterrorism, and trends in cybercrime. It focuses on the concept of cyber diplomacy and its expansion as a field of international relations, noting key developments that have contributed to this aspect. At the same time, the role of cyber diplomacy in shaping global norms, standards, and regulations for cyberspace is mentioned, and the potential advantages of better international cooperation in this field are explored.

Keywords

• cyber diplomacy
• cyberspace
• cybercrime
• information and communication technology
• cyber-attacks