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Roundtable: Closing the international law gap

International law is a critical element in the debate about stability and irresponsible state behaviour in cyberspace. Yet, only a handful of governments around the world have made their views on the application of international law in cyberspace known. The purpose of this session is to look at the ongoing initiatives undertaken by both research and policy communities to answer: Does international law matter and how can we close the existing gap linked to its application in cyberspace?

14 July 2020Online Webinar

The 'Closing the Gap' conference is organised by the EU Cyber Direct project together with 12 other institutions from around the world and in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium. The aim of the conference is to contribute to closing various gaps that underpin the debates about cyber-related issues: between scholars and practitioners, different generations of scholars (emerging talents and established researchers), disciplines (law, political science, international relations, economics, IT, media studies), sectors (government, private sector, academia, NGOs) and regions (Global South-North).

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  • François Delerue

    Research Fellow, Cyberdefense and International Law, IRSEM

  • Michael Schmitt

    Francis Lieber Distinguished Scholar, Lieber Institute, United States Military Academy West Point

  • Tatiana Jančárková

    Researcher, Law Branch, Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), NATO

  • Duncan Hollis

    Laura H. Carnell Professor of Law, Temple University School of Law

  • Cathrin Bauer-Bulst

    Deputy Head of Unit, DG Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission

  • Phu Nguyen

    Institute of Strategic Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

  • Q&A

About the Organiser

About the Organiser

EGMONT – The Royal Institute for International Relations is an independent think-tank based in Brussels. Its interdisciplinary research is conducted in a spirit of total academic freedom. Drawing on the expertise of its own research fellows, as well as that of external specialists, both Belgian and foreign, it provides analysis and policy options that are meant to be as operational as possible.

About EU Cyber Direct

The EU Cyber Direct project supports EU cyber diplomacy efforts and consequently contributes to the development of a secure, stable and rules-based international order in cyberspace through extensive dialogues with strategic partner countries and regional/international organisations. EU Cyber Direct is funded by the European Commission under the Partnership Instrument, International Digital Cooperation project: Trust and Security in Cyberspace.

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