Moscow's Cybersecurity Proposals: A Trojan Horse for Strategic Gain
This article exposes Russia's deceptive tactics in the realm of cybersecurity. Russia has long used international agreements as a smokescreen to advance its own strategic interests at the expense of others. Its definition of "information security" differs drastically from the West's "cybersecurity," encompassing content control and censorship where the latter focuses on technical aspects. Accepting Russia's framework would undermine free speech. Historical precedents demonstrate how authoritarian regimes exploit disarmament talks for self-serving gains. The article analyzes Russia's cyber treaty proposals since the 1990s, highlighting hidden obstacles and its collaboration with China to control online discourse. The author argues that Western nations should remain vigilant, uphold existing international law, and counter cyber threats by strengthening cooperation and enforcing existing norms, rather than entering binding treaties with Russia.