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CIS Report on Legal and Policy Implications of Autonomous Weapons Systems: by Anoushka Soni, Elizabeth Dominic — published Oct 31, 2020 — last modified Mar 22, 2021 05:31 AM — filed under: human rights, Internet Law, International Relations, Autonomous weapons
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CIS Submission to UN High Level Panel on Digital Cooperation: by Aayush Rathi, Ambika Tandon, Arindrajit Basu and Elonnai Hickok — published Feb 07, 2019 — last modified Feb 07, 2019 07:26 AM — filed under: International Relations, Internet Governance
The UN high-level panel on Digital Cooperation issued a call for inputs that called for responses to various questions. CIS responded to the call for inputs.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Mapping of India’s Cyber Security-Related Bilateral Agreements: by Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu — published Dec 29, 2016 — last modified Apr 27, 2017 03:14 PM — filed under: International Relations, Cybersecurity, Bilateral Agreement, Internet Governance, MLAT
With the rapid spread of cloud computing and the growth of cyber spaces, large masses of information are now easily transmittable transnationally, necessitating the ratification of new agreements and cooperation efforts amongst states in order to secure cyber spaces and regulate exchanges of information. In an attempt to understand the nature and extent of current international collaborative efforts in cyber security, we have compiled the following data regarding India’s cyber security-related bilateral agreements. The intention of this exercise is to offer a dynamic visualization that demonstrates which countries India has collaborated with on cyber security efforts and initiatives. This is an ongoing map that we will be updating as our research continues.
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Mapping of Sections in India’s MLAT Agreements: by Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu — published Dec 31, 2016 — filed under: International Relations, Cybersecurity, Bilateral Agreement, Internet Governance, MLAT, Cyber Security
This set of infographics by Leilah Elmokadem and Saumyaa Naidu maps out and compares the various sections that exist in the 39 MLATs (mutual legal assistance treaty) between India and other countries. An MLAT is an agreement between two or more countries, drafted for the purpose of gathering and exchanging information in an effort to enforce public or criminal laws.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
Response to GCSC on Request for Consultation: Norm Package Singapore: by Arindrajit Basu, Gurshabad Grover and Elonnai Hickok — published Jan 22, 2019 — last modified Jan 27, 2019 03:43 PM — filed under: Cyber Security, International Relations, Internet Governance
The GCSC opened a public comment procedure to solicit comments and obtain additional feedback. CIS responded to the public call-offering comments on all six norms and proposing two further norms.
Located in Internet Governance / Blog
TIkTok: It’s time for Biden to make a decision on his digital policy with China: by Aman Nair — published Jan 22, 2021 — last modified Jan 22, 2021 06:11 AM — filed under: Social Media, International Relations
As the United State's new president comes into office he is faced with creating a cohesive digital relations policy that corrects some of the damage done by his predecessor. This article is the first part of a series analysing his policies and challenges.
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