Adam Segal: Cybersecurity and Global Diplomacy

In this episode, Stan is joined by Adam Segal, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, to discuss cybersecurity, cyber warfare, and US-China relations. They explore the complexities of negotiating over cyber activities, the fragmented state of the global internet, and the economic and strategic implications of cyberattacks. Adam also provides insights into the military comparison between the US and China, the potential for conflict over Taiwan, and the importance of ongoing diplomatic dialogue. Listen to delve into these pressing issues and understand the nuanced dynamics of international cybersecurity and military strategy.Read Adam's Report: https://www.cfr.org/task-force-report/confronting-reality-in-cyberspace00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview01:10 The Internet's Broken Promise02:58 Diplomacy in Cyberspace03:59 China's Cyber Exploits04:51 Understanding Cyber Attacks08:23 Negotiating Cyber Norms13:39 Defending Forward: U.S. Cyber Strategy18:17 China-U.S. Cyber Relations21:27 Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity26:02 Military Strength and Strategic Ambiguity32:51 Escalation and De-escalation Strategies34:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsHost Stan Christensen has spent his career working as a professional negotiator in a variety of arenas. He has also taught a popular course on negotiation at Stanford University for over twenty years.