„There is no explicit rule that prohibits espionage. But that doesn’t mean it’s allowed.“
Is it against international law to spy on mobile phone conversations of foreign heads of government? Wiretapping is not per se regulated by international law; there is no explicit rule that prohibits espionage. But that doesn’t mean it’s allowed. Likewise, just because all countries are spying, you cannot conclude that there is a rule of customary international law that allows them to do so. The states know that spying is problematic. That’s why they do it secretly. Is there an indicator in international law that these practices are illegal? These practices may infringe on general principles of international law, such ... continue reading
