[LCH] New Publication: Application of International Law in Cyberspace

The new paper by Dr Joanna Kulesza, published in the prestigious Georgian Scientific and Practical Cyber Security Journal (SPCSJ), looks into the complex interplay between international legal principles and cybersecurity challenges in the digital age. Central to the analysis are the United Nations’ Group of Governmental Experts (UN GGE) and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG), which serve as pivotal platforms for developing normative frameworks on state behaviour in cyberspace. The paper emphasises foundational principles such as sovereignty, non-intervention, and due diligence, highlighting their reaffirmation by the UN GGE despite challenges posed by limited participation and divergent state perspectives.

Moreover, the study discusses the OEWG’s inclusive approach, aimed at broadening stakeholder engagement to address unresolved issues in cyberspace governance. A significant contribution of this publication is its detailed assessment of the 2024 European Declaration on the Application of International Law in Cyberspace, which complements UN efforts by reinforcing a rules-based international order. Dr. Kulesza underscores that multilateral cooperation remains indispensable in countering cyber threats and advancing legal certainty, ensuring respect for human rights and stability in international relations.

This special volume offers a unique synthesis of theoretical and practical dimensions of international law in cyberspace, making it a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in cybersecurity and Internet governance.

Recommended citation:
Kulesza, Joanna. “Application of International Law in Cyberspace” Scientific and Practical Cyber Security Journal, vol. 8, no. 4, 2024, pp. 91–94.

Please note the currently open Call for Papers for the June Issue 2025.
Date of Submission: 30th June 2025
More details available at: info@scsa.ge.