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Disruptive Technology and the Law of Naval Warfare

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Disruptive technologies have transformed conflict at sea, creating a dynamic and distributed operational environment that extends from the oceans to land, air, outer space, and cyberspace. International law in networked naval warfare must contend with autonomous vessels and aircraft, artificial intelligence, and long-range precision strike missiles. This book explores the discrete but overlapping legal frameworks connected to the law of naval warfare and explores related concepts of seapower and naval technology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc


The advent of disruptive technologies has revolutionized the landscape of conflict at sea, creating a dynamic and distributed operational environment that spans across the oceans, land, air, outer space, and cyberspace. This transformation has given rise to a complex web of legal decisions that encompass the law of naval warfare, the law of armed conflict, neutrality law, and the peacetime regimes that apply to these various domains. In the realm of networked naval warfare, international law must grapple with the challenges posed by autonomous vessels and aircraft, artificial intelligence, and long-range precision strike missiles that have the potential to disrupt the traditional kill chain at sea and beyond. The asymmetrical use of merchant ships and blockchain shipping in naval operations, the opening of the seabed as a new dimension of undersea warfare, and the sophisticated attacks against submarine cables and space satellites present new operational and legal dilemmas.

To navigate this broader conception of the international law of naval warfare, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of emerging operational capabilities and concepts across the spectrum of conflict. This requires the selection and integration of distinct legal regimes that are tailored to address the unique challenges and risks associated with each domain. This book aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the discrete but overlapping legal frameworks connected to the law of naval warfare and explore related concepts of seapower and naval technology.

In the first chapter, we will delve into the historical development of the law of naval warfare, tracing its evolution from the ancient maritime codes to the modern international legal framework. We will examine the key principles and doctrines that govern the use of force at sea, including the principles of self-defense, the law of the sea, and the rules of engagement. We will also explore the role of navies in shaping the geopolitical landscape and the challenges they face in maintaining peace and security.

In the second chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in armed conflict, including the principles of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and the law of war. We will discuss the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the conduct of armed conflict, including the protection of civilians, the use of proportionate force, and the prohibition of targeting civilians. We will also explore the role of international organizations and the United Nations in the regulation of armed conflict and the development of international humanitarian law.

In the third chapter, we will turn our attention to the law of neutrality and the protection of maritime spaces. We will examine the legal principles that govern the rights and obligations of states in neutral waters, including the freedom of navigation, the right of innocent passage, and the right of search and seizure. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of force in neutral waters, including the concept of military intervention and the responsibility to protect civilians.

In the fourth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in outer space and cyberspace. We will discuss the principles of international space law and the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the exploration and use of outer space. We will also explore the challenges posed by the proliferation of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the fifth chapter, we will examine the legal implications of the use of autonomous vessels and aircraft in naval operations. We will discuss the legal principles that govern the use of autonomous systems, including the principles of accountability, liability, and the right to control. We will also explore the ethical and legal considerations associated with the deployment of autonomous systems, including the potential risks to human life and the protection of privacy.

In the sixth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the protection of submarine cables and space satellites. We will discuss the principles of international law that govern the use of force in the cyber domain, including the principles of sovereignty, territoriality, and the right to self-defense. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the final chapter, we will summarize the key findings and conclusions of the book. We will summarize the key legal frameworks

The advent of disruptive technologies has revolutionized the landscape of conflict at sea, creating a dynamic and distributed operational environment that spans across the oceans, land, air, outer space, and cyberspace. This transformation has given rise
rise to a complex web of legal decisions that encompass the law of naval warfare, the law of armed conflict, neutrality law, and the peacetime regimes that apply to these various domains. In the realm of networked naval warfare, international law must grapple with the challenges posed by autonomous vessels and aircraft, artificial intelligence, and long-range precision strike missiles that have the potential to disrupt the traditional kill chain at sea and beyond. The asymmetrical use of merchant ships and blockchain shipping in naval operations, the opening of the seabed as a new dimension of undersea warfare, and the sophisticated attacks against submarine cables and space satellites present new operational and legal dilemmas.

To navigate this broader conception of the international law of naval warfare, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of emerging operational capabilities and concepts across the spectrum of conflict. This requires the selection and integration of distinct legal regimes that are tailored to address the unique challenges and risks associated with each domain. This book aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the discrete but overlapping legal frameworks connected to the law of naval warfare and explore related concepts of seapower and naval technology.

In the first chapter, we will delve into the historical development of the law of naval warfare, tracing its evolution from the ancient maritime codes to the modern international legal framework. We will examine the key principles and doctrines that govern the use of force at sea, including the principles of self-defense, the law of the sea, and the rules of engagement. We will also explore the role of navies in shaping the geopolitical landscape and the challenges they face in maintaining peace and security.

In the second chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in armed conflict, including the principles of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and the law of war. We will discuss the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the conduct of armed conflict, including the protection of civilians, the use of proportionate force, and the prohibition of targeting civilians. We will also explore the role of international organizations and the United Nations in the regulation of armed conflict and the development of international humanitarian law.

In the third chapter, we will turn our attention to the law of neutrality and the protection of maritime spaces. We will examine the legal principles that govern the rights and obligations of states in neutral waters, including the freedom of navigation, the right of innocent passage, and the right of search and seizure. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of force in neutral waters, including the concept of military intervention and the responsibility to protect civilians.

In the fourth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in outer space and cyberspace. We will discuss the principles of international space law and the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the exploration and use of outer space. We will also explore the challenges posed by the proliferation of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the fifth chapter, we will examine the legal implications of the use of autonomous vessels and aircraft in naval operations. We will discuss the legal principles that govern the use of autonomous systems, including the principles of accountability, liability, and the right to control. We will also explore the ethical and legal considerations associated with the deployment of autonomous systems, including the potential risks to human life and the protection of privacy.

In the sixth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the protection of submarine cables and space satellites. We will discuss the principles of international law that govern the use of force in the cyber domain, including the principles of sovereignty, territoriality, and the right to self-defense. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the final chapter, we will summarize the key findings and conclusions of the book. We will summarize the key legal

The advent of disruptive technologies has revolutionized the landscape of conflict at sea, creating a dynamic and distributed operational environment that spans across the oceans, land, air, outer space, and cyberspace. This transformation has given
rise to a complex web of legal decisions that encompass the law of naval warfare, the law of armed conflict, neutrality law, and the peacetime regimes that apply to these various domains. In the realm of networked naval warfare, international law must grapple with the challenges posed by autonomous vessels and aircraft, artificial intelligence, and long-range precision strike missiles that have the potential to disrupt the traditional kill chain at sea and beyond. The asymmetrical use of merchant ships and blockchain shipping in naval operations, the opening of the seabed as a new dimension of undersea warfare, and the sophisticated attacks against submarine cables and space satellites present new operational and legal dilemmas.

To navigate this broader conception of the international law of naval warfare, it is essential to have a comprehensive understanding of emerging operational capabilities and concepts across the spectrum of conflict. This requires the selection and integration of distinct legal regimes that are tailored to address the unique challenges and risks associated with each domain. This book aims to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the discrete but overlapping legal frameworks connected to the law of naval warfare and explore related concepts of seapower and naval technology.

In the first chapter, we will delve into the historical development of the law of naval warfare, tracing its evolution from the ancient maritime codes to the modern international legal framework. We will examine the key principles and doctrines that govern the use of force at sea, including the principles of self-defense, the law of the sea, and the rules of engagement. We will also explore the role of navies in shaping the geopolitical landscape and the challenges they face in maintaining peace and security.

In the second chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in armed conflict, including the principles of international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and the law of war. We will discuss the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the conduct of armed conflict, including the protection of civilians, the use of proportionate force, and the prohibition of targeting civilians. We will also explore the role of international organizations and the United Nations in the regulation of armed conflict and the development of international humanitarian law.

In the third chapter, we will turn our attention to the law of neutrality and the protection of maritime spaces. We will examine the legal principles that govern the rights and obligations of states in neutral waters, including the freedom of navigation, the right of innocent passage, and the right of search and seizure. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of force in neutral waters, including the concept of military intervention and the responsibility to protect civilians.

In the fourth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the use of force in outer space and cyberspace. We will discuss the principles of international space law and the legal responsibilities of states and non-state actors in the exploration and use of outer space. We will also explore the challenges posed by the proliferation of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the fifth chapter, we will examine the legal implications of the use of autonomous vessels and aircraft in naval operations. We will discuss the legal principles that govern the use of autonomous systems, including the principles of accountability, liability, and the right to control. We will also explore the ethical and legal considerations associated with the deployment of autonomous systems, including the potential risks to human life and the protection of privacy.

In the sixth chapter, we will examine the legal framework for the protection of submarine cables and space satellites. We will discuss the principles of international law that govern the use of force in the cyber domain, including the principles of sovereignty, territoriality, and the right to self-defense. We will also explore the legal implications of the use of cyber weapons and the need for international cooperation in the regulation of cyberspace.

In the final chapter, we will summarize the key findings and conclusions of the book. We will summarize the key legal


Dimension: 244 x 160 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197630181

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