Cyberspace as a Global Common : Formulation and Applicability of International Law

In the modern digital age, cyberspace has become an integral part of daily life. However, as cyberspace transcends physical borders, it poses unique challenges to traditional legal frameworks. Understanding cyberspace as a ‘global common’ and the applicability of international law within this realm is crucial for ensuring security, stability, and cooperation in the digital domain. To address these critical issues, the Centre for Aerospace & Security Studies (CASS) organised a roundtable discussion on 8 July 2024 on ‘Cyberspace as a Global Common: Formulation and Applicability of International Law.’ The roundtable aimed to explore the concept of cyberspace as a global common, assess the applicability of international law in regulating activities within this domain, create a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by cyberspace and facilitate discussion on the development of effective legal frameworks to address them. The distinguished subject matter experts who spoke at the roundtable included: Jamal Aziz, Executive Director, Research Society of International Law (RSIL), Pakistan Khawaja Mohammad Ali, Cyber Security, Data Privacy & Digital Forensics Expert Dr Zunera Jalil, Professor and Chair of the Department of Cyber Security and Dr Kashif Kifayat, Professor from the Department of Cyber Security at Air University also shared brief thoughts. The discussion was moderated by Air Marshal Zahid Mehmood (Retd), Director at CASS with Opening and Concluding Remarks by President CASS Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed (Retd).