En ”digital Genèvekonvention” er ikke i Danmarks interesse.

Although Denmark, as a small-state actor, has an interest in global IT security and clarity of international norms in cyber space, this article argues that it is not in Denmark’s interest to pursue a “Digital Geneva Convention,” the proposal currently being put forward by Microsoft. Starting negotiations on a comprehensive digital convention would risk reopening already concluded international agreements and undermining on-going, non-binding negotiations. It also overlooks the gains that states’ security apparatuses legitimately pursue in cyberspace. This, however, does not mean that a small state like Denmark should stay passive in the field of international cyber politics. On the contrary, the continuing political uncertainty in cyberspace provides small states with the possibility of “punching above their weight”. Prioritizing Danish cyber engagements in the EU, NATO, the UN and in non-governmental fora as well as enhancing cooperation with the private sector in both Denmark and internationally, would strengthen Denmark’s political profile internationally and security in cyberspace more generally.