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“Since most cyberwar is conducted covertly, governments avoid any public acknowledgment of their own abilities and shy away from engaging in any sort of 'cyber diplomacy.' Statecraft conducted in secret fails to create public norms for deterrence.” quote by Jared Cohen
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“Since most cyberwar is conducted covertly, governments avoid any public acknowledgment of their own abilities and shy away from engaging in any sort of 'cyber diplomacy.' Statecraft conducted in secret fails to create public norms for deterrence.”

Jared Cohen

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Source Article: The Future of Cyber Diplomacy, Carnegie Endowment, 2015

Covert cyber operations prevent transparent norms, undermining deterrence and public trust in digital statecraft.

In simple terms: Secret cyber actions hinder public norms and deterrence.

Key Takeaway

Promote openness in cyber policy.

Themes

cybersecurity statecraft transparency deterrence public policy

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy strategic reflective

When to use this quote

  • government cyber strategies
  • international negotiations
  • public diplomacy
  • norm building

Key Concepts

norms deterrence strategic communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can states balance secrecy with the need for public norms?
  • What mechanisms can create effective cyber deterrence without full transparency?
A Different Perspective

Open secrecy can expose vulnerabilities and be politically costly.

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