To increase the capacity of countries to develop effective regulations preventing the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware in alignment with international best practices. ( this award is…

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Department of State's Cyberspace and Digital Policy program (CFDA 19.665) awarded $972,904.26 to The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies (RUSI) through a cooperative agreement effective September 12, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This award supports capacity-building initiatives in Taiwan to strengthen the country's ability to develop and implement effective regulatory frameworks that prevent the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware in alignment with international best practices.

RUSI will deliver technical assistance and policy development services focused on spyware regulation, leveraging its established expertise in defense, security, and international policy analysis. The cooperative agreement represents part of the broader Cyberspace and Digital Policy program's mandate to promote secure, reliable, and interoperable information and communications technology infrastructure globally while advancing responsible state behavior in cyberspace. The award replaces a previous agreement (SAQMIP24CA5400) and reflects the Department of State's commitment to supporting digital governance and cybersecurity capacity in the Asia-Pacific region.

To increase the capacity of countries to develop effective regulations preventing the proliferation and misuse of commercial spyware in alignment with international best practices. ( this award is replacing SAQMIP24CA5400)