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The DSeigcitaulrTinragnsition

Within a few decades, the and policymakers from around the ensure global stability are lagging
Internet has transformed the world. This year, cybersecurity is high far behind. In many respects, our
global economy and rendered on the list of global concerns, as world is still organized within a
the old Westphalian order well it should be. In 2017, the world Westphalian framework. States with
increasingly obsolete. But witnessed a continued escalation in (mostly) recognized borders are the
without a new governance cyber attacks and security breaches building blocks of the international
framework to manage cyber that affected all parts of society. system. Their interactions, and their
threats and abuses, what has There is no reason to believe 2018 will willingness to share sovereignty,
been a boon to globalization be different. define the existing world order. Click
could become its undoing.
The implications are far-reaching. here to read more.
Every year, the World Economic Forum Most immediately, we must grapple
publishes a Global Risks Report, with governance of the Internet as Carl Bildt is the Chair of the
which distills the views of experts well as on the Internet. Otherwise, Global Commission on Internet
the opportunities afforded by digital Governance. He is also a
technologies could be squandered member of the World Economic
in a regulatory and legal arms race, Forum’s Global Agenda Council
complete with new borders and new on Europe and co-chair of the
global tensions. European Council on Foreign
Relations.
But there’s a broader issue: For
all the speed with which we are Courtesy: Project Syndicate
racing into the digital age, efforts to

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