The International Legal Regulation of Cyber Operations
Approaches to the Application of International Humanitarian Law
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Abstract
The study examines the current state of international legal regulation of cyber operations, with a particular focus on how the principles of international humanitarian law can be applied in cyberspace. The study aims to demonstrate the diversity of regulatory approaches and expert positions, and how these differences are reflected in state practice. The study focuses on the positions of four states – the United States, the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands – which, through their different legal cultures and security policy backgrounds, illustrate the dynamics of formal acceptance and practical flexibility.
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