The Latent Impact of Cyber Attacks on the Principle of Sovereignty Under International Law
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| author | Dyah Ayu Kusumawicitra Joko Setiyono |
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| contents | <p>The advancement of information technology has ushered in a new era of global threats, one of which is cyberattacks that are latent and not always immediately detectable. In the context of inter-state relations, cyberattacks pose a serious challenge to one of the fundamental principles of international law: the principle of sovereignty. The ambiguity of perpetrators, the obscured origin of the attacks, and the often intangible damages make it difficult to identify violations that are legally actionable. This study aims to analyze how latency in cyberattacks affects the enforcement of state sovereignty from the perspective of international law. The findings reveal that latent cyberattacks create a legal grey area in attributing state responsibility, especially when attacks are carried out by non-state actors or through the territory of third-party states. Furthermore, the principles of non-intervention and the prohibition on the use of force are challenged, as not all cyberattacks meet the threshold of “use of force” as outlined in the UN Charter. These conditions demand the development of international legal norms that are more adaptive to the nature of cyber warfare, particularly in terms of detection, attribution, and dispute resolution mechanisms. In the long run, the inability of international law to effectively address cyber threats could undermine the stability of the international system and open the door to conflict escalation. Therefore, legal reform and strengthened multilateral cooperation are urgently needed to uphold state sovereignty in the digital era.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | The Latent Impact of Cyber Attacks on the Principle of Sovereignty Under International Law Dyah Ayu Kusumawicitra Joko Setiyono Cyberattack, State Sovereignty, International Law, Latency, Non-Intervention <p>The advancement of information technology has ushered in a new era of global threats, one of which is cyberattacks that are latent and not always immediately detectable. In the context of inter-state relations, cyberattacks pose a serious challenge to one of the fundamental principles of international law: the principle of sovereignty. The ambiguity of perpetrators, the obscured origin of the attacks, and the often intangible damages make it difficult to identify violations that are legally actionable. This study aims to analyze how latency in cyberattacks affects the enforcement of state sovereignty from the perspective of international law. The findings reveal that latent cyberattacks create a legal grey area in attributing state responsibility, especially when attacks are carried out by non-state actors or through the territory of third-party states. Furthermore, the principles of non-intervention and the prohibition on the use of force are challenged, as not all cyberattacks meet the threshold of “use of force” as outlined in the UN Charter. These conditions demand the development of international legal norms that are more adaptive to the nature of cyber warfare, particularly in terms of detection, attribution, and dispute resolution mechanisms. In the long run, the inability of international law to effectively address cyber threats could undermine the stability of the international system and open the door to conflict escalation. Therefore, legal reform and strengthened multilateral cooperation are urgently needed to uphold state sovereignty in the digital era.</p> |
| title | The Latent Impact of Cyber Attacks on the Principle of Sovereignty Under International Law |
| topic | Cyberattack, State Sovereignty, International Law, Latency, Non-Intervention |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19247196 |