Information Warfare and the Laws of War

  • Geoffrey Darnton

Abstract

Since the times of Grotius1, an extensive system of international law in the public sphere has been developing. Increasing travel, trade, globalization, emigration, and cross-cultural marriage have also seen the emergence of a whole area of international law in the private sphere.

Keywords

Nuclear Weapon Geneva Convention Hague Convention Advisory Opinion Information Warfare 
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