Taming the Lawless Void: Tracking the Evolution of International Law Rules for Cyberspace (Summer 2020)
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2020
Authors
Schmitt, Michael N.
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Texas National Security Review
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The myth that cyberspace is a legal Wild West has been roundly
rejected by states and scholars. As cyberspace norms evolve, states
will advocate interpretations of existing international law rules that
advance their national interests. In this regard, states are treating
international law rules as normative firewalls that safeguard their
interests by deterring malevolent behavior. At the same time,
states are interpreting the rules in a manner that maximizes their
response options when facing hostile cyber operations.