In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical component of foreign policy, shaping how nations protect their interests and assert their influence on the global stage. The significance of cybersecurity lies not only in safeguarding sensitive information and critical infrastructure but also in its profound implications for national security strategy. As states increasingly rely on digital technologies, vulnerabilities in cyberspace can be exploited by adversaries, leading to espionage, destabilization, and even direct conflict. Consequently, states must integrate cybersecurity into their diplomatic agendas, fostering international cooperation, establishing norms for responsible behaviour in cyberspace, and developing robust defences to mitigate risks. This event attempts to give answers to how state foreign policy can facilitate effective partnerships and how the rise of cyber threats influences national security strategies through the lenses of different case studies.
Speakers
Dr Nourah Shuaibi (Kuwait University, Department of Political Science)
Dr Gregory H Winger (University of Cincinnati, School of Public & International Affairs)
Mr David Sigel (Cyber Fusion Center, Deputy Director at First Citizens Bank)
Coordinator
Dr Marianna Charountaki (University of Lincoln)
Registration will close two hours before the event begins