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This article by Myriam Dunn Cavelty and Florian J. Egloff investigates the role of the state in cybersecurity. It finds six different roles of the state in cybersecurity: (1) security guarantor, (2) legislator and regulator, (3) supporter and representative of the whole of society, (4) security partner, (5) knowledge generator and distributor, and (6) threat actor. In addition, the article shows that cybersecurity policy is diverse and necessarily includes state, economic, and societal actors.

In this new CSS Analysis, Fabien Merz argues that state actors increasingly regard Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a key technology and a strategic resource. How are Europeans, in particular France and Germany, positioning themselves in the context of a global race for the supremacy in AI? Europe is proposing a model in which AI developments and applications are better regulated and ethically grounded.

This CSS Analysis by Lisa Watanabe argues that over the past five years, the Libyan conflict seems to have defied mediation efforts, which could have dire consequences not just for Libyans, but also for Libya’s neighbors and Europe. Despite its shortcomings, the UN’s approach remains the dominant framework for finding a political solution. Even with an improved design, the UN process will continue to falter as long as relevant regional and international actors work at cross purposes.