Peaceful Settlement of Interstate Online Disputes

Abstract

This paper covers the existing international law toolbox on peaceful settlement of disputes and its application to online conflicts. It reiterates the existing measures of diplomatic and judicial measures to address differing positions of states and non-state actors as well as their applicability for the unique online environment.

Keywords

• cyberthreats
• cyberwar
• peaceful settlement of disputes
• mediation
• negotiation
• international courts