DIRD.2019.028

Legal Aspects od electronic diplomacy

Younis Salahuddin Ali

younis.salahaldein@cihanuniversity.edu.iq

Abstract- Electronic diplomacy is considered as a new model or method of conducting diplomacy and diplomatic acts nowadays. it is used or conducted by diplomats via the internet, computer networks, and social media channels. it is also worth bearing in mind that social media E-tools are not of the same importance, the priority is given to Twitter and Facebook. but such other tools as youtube and Instagram have lesser importance. the legal aspects of the Electronic diplomacy are represented by legal protection of diplomats and senior officials from defamation and protection of E-documents transmitted via cyberspace.

Keywords-E-diplomacy, cyber-diplomacy, legal protection

Date: 30/10/2019

Place: Department of International Relations