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Duke Law

2012

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The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2012

The Intersection Of Law And Ethics In Cyberwar: Some Reflections, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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The purpose of this short essay is to reflect upon a few issues that illustrate how legal and ethical issues intersect in the cyber realm. Such an intersection should not be especially surprising., Historian Geoffrey Best insists, “[I]t must never be forgotten that the law of war, wherever it began at all, began mainly as a matter of religion and ethics . . . “It began in ethics” Best says “and it has kept one foot in ethics ever since.” Understanding that relationship is vital to appreciating the full scope of the responsibilities of a cyber-warrior in the 21st century.


Do We Need New Regulations In International Humanitarian Law? One American’S Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr. Jan 2012

Do We Need New Regulations In International Humanitarian Law? One American’S Perspective, Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

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No abstract provided.