Cyber countermeasures and effects on third parties: the international legal regime

Schmitt, M. N. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7373-9557 and Pitts, M. C. (2015) Cyber countermeasures and effects on third parties: the international legal regime. Baltic Yearbook of International Law Online, 14 (1). pp. 1-21. ISSN 2211-5897 doi: 10.1163/22115897-90000117

Abstract/Summary

The article examines countermeasures under the law of State responsibility that involve cyber operations. In particular, it explores the international law issues that arise when cyber countermeasures affect third States and other third parties. The article concludes that the critical distinction is between effects on third State and party rights and mere interests of third States and parties.