A new research project has received funding of over £850,000 from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

(DSTL) to enhance the UK's international cyber statecraft capabilities over the next decade.

Led by Professor Tim Stevens, the two-year project titled 'Cyber Statecraft in an Era of Systemic Competition' aims to offer practical recommendations to policymakers and practitioners to bolster the UK's identity as a responsible and democratic cyber power.

The project, supported by the UK Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS), brings together experts from the Department of War Studies, King's Cyber Security Research Group, the University of Bath, and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). It will fill crucial gaps in understanding cyber power, cyber statecraft practices, relevant stakeholders, and real-world case studies of cyber statecraft in action.

Professor Michael Goodman highlights the importance of the project in addressing critical national and international policy issues related to cyber power in the 21st century.

Dr. Joseph Devanny, a lecturer in the Department of War Studies, will lead a part of the project focused on analyzing the statecraft activities of middle powers like Brazil, South Africa, and India.

The collaborative nature of the project will facilitate breaking down barriers between countries and different stakeholder groups, leading to a better understanding of various approaches to cyber statecraft and how it is perceived.

The research findings will be shared through public events, a RUSI podcast series, policy briefs, op-eds, blogs, and peer-reviewed articles, ensuring wide dissemination of knowledge and insights. Photo by Jamesmh2006 at English Wikipedia.