The new cyberdiplomat mandate : Prioritise, engage , repeat

Welcome to the ATN project survey

Managing a changing mandate requires developing a versatile engagement approach.

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* 1. What are the top three priorities for cyber diplomats today? (Rank in order of importance)

Establishing international cyber norms

Strengthening regional cybersecurity cooperation

Enhancing cyber incident response coordination

Protecting critical infrastructure through diplomatic efforts

Promoting digital human rights and internet governance

Integrating cybersecurity into broader foreign policy agendas

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* 2. How has the role of cyber diplomacy evolved in recent years? (Select all that apply)

Greater integration with foreign policy decision-making

Increased focus on cybercrime and law enforcement cooperation

Shift from traditional government-to-government engagement to multistakeholder diplomacy

More emphasis on public-private partnerships

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which diplomatic engagement mechanisms are most effective in cyber diplomacy? (Select up to two)

Bilateral negotiations

Regional diplomatic frameworks (AU, EU, ASEAN, etc.)

UN-based multilateral forums (OEWG, GGE, ITU)

Public-private partnerships

Informal multistakeholder dialogues

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* 4. What are the biggest barriers to sustained engagement in cyber diplomacy? (Select up to three)

Geopolitical tensions and mistrust

Lack of enforcement mechanisms for cyber agreements

Limited technical expertise among diplomats

Insufficient funding for cyber diplomatic initiatives

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How frequently should cyber diplomatic engagements take place to be effective? (Select one)

Quarterly high-level summits with ongoing working groups

Annual diplomatic reviews with regular informal dialogues

Crisis-driven engagements as needed

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which actors should cyber diplomats prioritize for long-term engagement? (Rank in order of priority)

National governments

Regional organizations (AU, EU, ASEAN, etc.)

International organizations (UN, ITU, INTERPOL)

Private sector (Tech companies, cybersecurity firms)

Civil society and academic institutions

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* 7. Which areas of capacity building should be prioritized for cyber diplomats? (Select all that apply)

Technical cybersecurity training

Cyber incident response coordination

Legal frameworks for cyber norms and international law

Multistakeholder engagement and negotiation skills

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What are the biggest challenges cyber diplomats will face in the next five years? (Open-ended response)

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* 9. Which emerging trends will have the greatest impact on cyber diplomacy? (Select up to three)

Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity governance

Quantum computing and encryption debates

The weaponization of cyberspace in geopolitical conflicts

Strengthening regional cyber governance frameworks

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What is the most important long-term goal for cyber diplomacy? (Select one)

Achieving a global cyber stability framework

Strengthening regional cooperation on cyber threats

Ensuring cyber accountability for state and non-state actors

Building resilience in developing regions