Information Operations and Warfare: Fundamental Challenges for the 21st Century
Abstract
Information technology is rapidly evolving and altering the manner in which our nation engages the world community. As our past experiences in international law demonstrate, this another tool in the military technology evolution which has not altered the basic fundamental principles of law and warfare in our present international law paradigm. The current international law framework can be applied effectively to information operations and warfare. This is accomplished by employing an "incrementalist view" of international law. Such an approach pursues incremental, evolutionary changes and revisions in a current framework in order to adapt to the changing environment. A framework for analysis within the current international law model is easily developed and used. Additionally, employing the "net effect" principle, which works within the current legal paradigm and focuses upon the intent and result of an information operation, makes it possible to determine the legality of information operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA444449
Entities
People
- Catherine M. With
Organizations
- The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School