A New Era in Cyber Diplomacy

The final session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on ICT Security (OEWG 2021–2025) marked a historic milestone with the creation of a permanent UN Global Mechanism to guide responsible state behavior in cyberspace. This new mechanism replaces ad hoc forums with a lasting, action-oriented body designed to foster inclusive dialogue among both states and non-state stakeholders.
At its core, the Global Mechanism will feature two Dedicated Thematic Groups: one focused on promoting a secure, stable, and interoperable ICT environment, and the other on accelerating cyber capacity-building. These groups will provide structured engagement and deliver practical recommendations to address pressing challenges.
The initiative also responds to evolving cyber threats by endorsing voluntary norms for responsible state conduct and advancing confidence-building measures to increase transparency and trust in cyberspace.
Read more at EU Cyber Direct.