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- Lt. Col. Geoffrey B. Demarest provides a detailed account of the history of the development of international legal instruments outlining espionage during times of armed conflict in his 1996 article 'Espionage in International Law'.
- Espionage lacks a global regulatory framework under international law, leaving its permissibility largely unsettled.
- The article 'Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era' is structured as follows: Section II defines espionage; Section III outlines the ambiguity of espionage in international law; Section IV explains the difficulties of regulating espionage; Section V discusses catalysts and unique problems of cyber espionage; and Section VI proposes an exemplary norm for states to limit the consequences of legal uncertainties.
- Edward Snowden's 2013 disclosure of the National Security Agency's surveillance program prompted Brazil, the Bahamas, and Indonesia to comment on espionage as a breach of sovereignty or violation of international law.
- Ashley S. Deeks observed in 2016 that a competing narrative has developed where some actors reject the traditional view that international law fails to regulate or permits espionage, arguing instead that international law prohibits espionage and other intrusive intelligence activities.
- Some commentators argue that the lack of state acknowledgment regarding captured spies implies an understanding that espionage is prohibited by international law.
- A. John Radsan describes the duality inherent in espionage in his article 'The Unresolved Equation of Espionage and International Law', published in the Michigan Journal of International Law in 2007.
- International law must evolve to address the capabilities of modern technology, as the previous state of 'artful ambiguity' is no longer sustainable given the shift from small-scale, targeted espionage to constant, wide-reaching surveillance.
- Victim states of espionage often seek to use international law as a mechanism to impose declaratory judgments of wrongdoing, which necessitates arguing for a prohibition of espionage.
- Espionage occupies an ambiguous position within international law.
- Existing international law lacks a formal treaty regarding espionage, leading to various arguments about whether the practice is permissible or impermissible.
- Quincy Wright stated in 'Essays On Espionage and International Law' (1962) that the legitimacy of espionage during wartime stems from the absence of a general obligation for belligerents to respect enemy territory or government, and the lack of specific conventions prohibiting it.
- The legal validity of espionage may be grounded in the recognition that custom serves as an authoritative source of international law due to its historical acceptance.
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referenceLt. Col. Geoffrey B. Demarest provides a detailed account of the history of the development of international legal instruments outlining espionage during times of armed conflict in his 1996 article 'Espionage in International Law'.
claimEspionage lacks a global regulatory framework under international law, leaving its permissibility largely unsettled.
referenceThe article 'Rethinking Espionage in the Modern Era' is structured as follows: Section II defines espionage; Section III outlines the ambiguity of espionage in international law; Section IV explains the difficulties of regulating espionage; Section V discusses catalysts and unique problems of cyber espionage; and Section VI proposes an exemplary norm for states to limit the consequences of legal uncertainties.
accountEdward Snowden's 2013 disclosure of the National Security Agency's surveillance program prompted Brazil, the Bahamas, and Indonesia to comment on espionage as a breach of sovereignty or violation of international law.
claimAshley S. Deeks observed in 2016 that a competing narrative has developed where some actors reject the traditional view that international law fails to regulate or permits espionage, arguing instead that international law prohibits espionage and other intrusive intelligence activities.
claimSome commentators argue that the lack of state acknowledgment regarding captured spies implies an understanding that espionage is prohibited by international law.
referenceA. John Radsan describes the duality inherent in espionage in his article 'The Unresolved Equation of Espionage and International Law', published in the Michigan Journal of International Law in 2007.
perspectiveInternational law must evolve to address the capabilities of modern technology, as the previous state of 'artful ambiguity' is no longer sustainable given the shift from small-scale, targeted espionage to constant, wide-reaching surveillance.
claimVictim states of espionage often seek to use international law as a mechanism to impose declaratory judgments of wrongdoing, which necessitates arguing for a prohibition of espionage.
claimEspionage occupies an ambiguous position within international law.
claimExisting international law lacks a formal treaty regarding espionage, leading to various arguments about whether the practice is permissible or impermissible.
quoteQuincy Wright stated in 'Essays On Espionage and International Law' (1962) that the legitimacy of espionage during wartime stems from the absence of a general obligation for belligerents to respect enemy territory or government, and the lack of specific conventions prohibiting it.
claimThe legal validity of espionage may be grounded in the recognition that custom serves as an authoritative source of international law due to its historical acceptance.