Underwater Fiberoptic Cables: A Customary International Law Approach to Solving the Gaps in the International Legal Framework

Abstract

This paper analyzes the current legal regime for the protection of underwater fiberoptic cables from nefarious actors. To do so, it first looks at the history of telecommunications and the subsequent advances in technology that led to fiberoptic cables while also tracing the history of international treaties. It then looks at the Truman Proclamation on the Continental Shelf as an example of a state establishing customary international law in a relatively short period of time. It then delves into a strategic plan for the United States to establish customary international law for the protection of any underwater fiberoptic cable that lands on its territory.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 2019
Accession Number
AD1080501

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth A. O'connor

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Africa
  • Agreements
  • Communication Systems
  • Congress
  • Construction
  • Continental Shelves
  • Economic Systems
  • Electronic Mail
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Information Operations
  • Infrastructure
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Online Communications
  • Security
  • Underwater Cables
  • United Kingdom
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Government and Public Administration Law.
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  • Strategic Security Studies