Global-Regulation of Cyberspace Security and the Ethiopian Context

Abstract

Cyberspace has become an emerging target of invisible actors thereby calling for strict
regulation of cyberspace a global agenda. Recently globe with embroiled with rising statesponsored cyberattacks resulting in a diminishing trust and confidence among states. The
vast and disruptive nature of cyberspace coupled with its anonymity creates a new and
effective way for nations to pursue their national interest against their adversaries with
great deniability and fewer consequences. Global effort toward regulating states’ behavior
within cyberspace is largely hampered by geopolitical tensions and disagreements between
various countries. Despite continued global dialogues toward developing norms and new
international laws capable of regulating state-sponsored cyberattacks, the world is still
without a comprehensive and binding agreement that can restrain global peace and security
threats. The article explores the ongoing global cybersecurity regulatory debates in line
with its impact on Ethiopia’s cybersecurity capability