The sixth United Nations GGE and international law in cyberspace

Schmitt, M. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7373-9557 (2021) The sixth United Nations GGE and international law in cyberspace. Just Security.

Abstract/Summary

Last week, the 25-member UN “Group of Governmental Experts on Advancing Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace in the Context of International Security” (GGE) completed its work by adopting a consensus final report. This article examines those aspects of the much-anticipated report that deal with the application of international law to cyberspace. As will be explained, the GGE’s conclusions are both exceptional and cautious.