cyberspace

A conference is being held in Zug, Switzerland, under the title 'De-escalation in cyberspace: mediation and preventive diplomacy'. The gathering, associated with the OSCE, brings together discussions on how mediation and preventive diplomacy tools can be applied to reduce tensions and prevent conflicts in the digital domain, a growing concern for international security.

Switzerland has anchored the topic of de-escalation in cyberspace, focusing on mediation and preventive diplomacy, on the OSCE's agenda for 2026. The move signals a push to give states tools for resolving cyber incidents short of conflict. Observers see it as part of broader international efforts to establish norms and dialogue mechanisms for behaviour in cyberspace.