Search: USA,Cybersecurity (55 materials)

 

Russia’s New Foreign Policy Cycle

... Federation in March of this year, Russia is entering a new cycle of foreign and domestic policy. Russia's foreign policy at the moment is particularly fraught; the conflict in Syria, the continued uncertain status of the Donbass region of Ukraine, accusations of cyberwarfare and interference in US elections, and the Skripal poisoning incident in the UK have driven wedges between Russia and many other countries. Stronger sanctions are being imposed on Russia in response to some of these issues, and ...

07.05.2018

Protecting Sensitive Data: The Experience of Russia and the US

... Various legislative measures were adopted during this period that significantly strengthened the powers of the state bodies in terms of granting the government access to confidential information and the giving it the ability to control information (the USA PATRIOT ACT of 2001, for example). It was at this time that the U.S. intelligence services were given the technical capabilities and powers to access various categories of confidential information and personal data, which drew criticism from human ...

03.05.2018

Islamic State after ISIS. Colonies without Metropole or Cyber Activism?

... growth of Sunni militancy in West Africa, and numerous other issues. Ad hoc Relations for Ad hoc Terrorism. Interview with Kathleen Hicks, Kim Cragin and Olga Oliker Among other things, you are an expert in the Cold War. At present, Russia and the USA are experiencing a period of tensions in their relationship. In your opinion, what should be done in order to overcome these challenges and mend fences? For those of us who remember the Cold War, and have studied the development of Russia–US relations ...

13.02.2018

International Security and «Turbid Waters» of Cyberspace

... realized, challenges to international security. Today world's leading states view the challenges and security threats related to cybersecurity as one of the most dangerous and unpredictable. Actually, the main danger is unpredictability. Of course, numerous ... ... everyone, including terrorists, can catch their "fish", avoiding any responsibility for the actions performed. Its usage is not limited to threats to national security; threats from cyberspace affect both private business and every single individual ...

29.01.2018

RIAC at University Consortium's 2nd Annual Conference

... "Analyzing and Managing Change in the International Order: Russian, American and European Perspectives" in Washington DC, USA. The conference gathers scholars, policy analysts and practitioners from Russia, Europe and the U.S. to address key problems ... ... event. The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) is represented by Director General Andrey Kortunov and Maria Smekalova, Cybersecurity Program Coordinator.

05.10.2017

How to Tame the Cyber Beast?

... companies, especially based in the Western countries, are working towards joint cyber expert groups (i.e. recent Internet of Things cybersecurity group between Nokia, AT&T and others) which will be able to exploit existing vulnerabilities and prevent them falling ... ... ongoing cyber attack even more if the response involved hacking back. While the concept is more common and debated now in the USA it has the potential to become more widespread among other countries in the coming years. Acceptance and development of ACD ...

25.08.2017

Russian Hackers Discussed at Valdai Club

... Election: Myths and Reality ”, written by Pavel Sharikov , Director of the Center for Applied Research of the Institute of USA and Canada Studies of the RAS, RIAC expert, was presented at the event. Oleg Demidov , Global Internet Governance and Cyber ... ... implications of new sanctions Act for Russia and European countries. Russian and American experts in Russia-U.S. relations and cybersecurity took part in the event. Maria Smekalova , coordinator of project on cybersecurity, represented RIAC at the event....

15.08.2017

The U.S. Building up its Cyber Power

... current stage of ICT development. And while it is impossible to identify the source of the threat, it is likely that the accusation for the attack will be made without any evidence, on the basis of assumptions and conclusions, or according to the political ... ... servers, no substantial evidence having been produced. RIAC and EWI Policy Brief “Suggestions on Russia-U.S. Cooperation in Cybersecurity” The U.S. Cyber Weapons – History and Modernity The funding for activity in cyberspace proves that this area ...

14.08.2017

Open Letter to President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin

Authors: Des Browne, Wolfgang Ischinger, Igor S. Ivanov, Sam Nunn Dear President Putin and President Trump, The chasm between Russia and the West appears to be wider now than at any point since the Cold War. In the absence of new initiatives, the knot of distrust is being tightened, choking off the ability of governments to discuss, let alone advance, steps essential for improving the security of all people living in the Euro-Atlantic region. Your first meeting in Hamburg will be a unique opportunity...

27.06.2017

Suggestions on Russia-U.S. Cooperation in Cybersecurity

RIAC and EWI Policy Brief The current state of Russia–U.S. relations is marked by a high level of distrust. Tensions have been escalating for three years, both countries have imposed economic sanctions, disseminated propaganda, and exchanged accusations. The situation is unpredictable, the escalation may continue and destabilize the whole international system. The deterioration has touched all issues of Russia–U.S. relations, including cybersecurity. Cooperation on cybersecurity is a relatively new problem, and probably has never been among the most prioritized, along with many other issues, including terrorism, Ukraine, Syria, economic sanctions, and many others. While Russia and the ...

16.05.2017
 

Poll conducted

  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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