... of terrorist attacks and attacks using weapons of mass destruction: an adequate response to these attacks is impossible after they are carried out. Second, the State has a constitutional duty to protect its citizens, which prevails over obligations under international law. Third, the term “if” (Art. 51) does not mean “only if.” Fourth, being “inherent,” the right to self-defense cannot be restricted. Fifth, in addition to contractual grounds, there are customary legal grounds for self-defense ...
... Charter unequivocally prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. Although Gaza is not universally recognized as a sovereign state, it is widely acknowledged as Palestinian territory under international law. The applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention, which dictates the protection of civilians during armed conflict, reinforces that any U.S. attempt to occupy Gaza would constitute a violation of international humanitarian law. Furthermore,...
... International Cyber Court?
In view of apparent contradictions and no clear system of ICT regulation or information security stipulations in the international law, working out a new framework is perceived as a bit premature right now.
Today, debate is under way in the international law doctrine about the need for a tribunal whose mandate would include adjudicating cases related to ICT. However, the very nature of cyberspace brings with it certain intricacies. For example, the difficulty of attributing cyberattacks ...
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International Legal Regulation of Armed Conflicts (Principal Theoretical Problems ...
