Building Bridges in Cyber Diplomacy

This book examines the international forums in which states develop cyber normsrules of the road for how governments use information and communication technologies. To understand the dynamics in this emerging field of diplomacy, the book focuses on an often-overlooked actor: Brazil. With the international debate dominated by two camps that can be broadly characterized as the West versus China and Russia, the book demonstrates that Brazil holds a key position as a bridge-builder between these two sides. It paints a rich picture of Brazil's efforts in shaping cyber norms across such diverse forums as the United Nations, BRICS, and the Organization of American States, while contextualizing these activities in Brazilian domestic cybersecurity policy and foreign policy traditions. This rich case study paves the way for a deeper understanding of how different actors shape international cybersecurity policy.

Provides an overview of the development of international cyber-norms in multilateral venues Includes a comprehensive case study on Brazil as a pivotal actor in the construction of global cyber-norms Introduces the concept of norm bridging to explain how actors engage with international norms

Autorentext

Dr. Alexandra Paulus is a researcher at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP). Her research explores international cybersecurity policy, with a special focus on cyber diplomacy and German and European cyber foreign policy, and emerging technologies. Previously, she was Project Director for Cybersecurity Policy and Resilience at the Stiftung Neue Verantwortung, a Berlin-based tech policy think tank.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Introducing Key Concepts and the Analytical Framework.- Chapter 3. The Global Cyber Norms Debate.- Chapter 4. Cybersecurity and Brazil.- Chapter 5. Norm Entrepreneurship.- Chapter 6. Rival Norm Entrepreneurship.- Chapter 7. Norm Bridge-Building.- Chapter 8. Passivity.- Chapter 9. Conclusion.