IHL and voluntary nature of norms --- Scott, true, IHL was intended for war-time. Yet, there was no such means of disruption (hybrid warfare) back at the days; today hybrid operations can actually impose pressure than warfare.

GGE and OEWG set the ground for 'peacetime', instead. US and allies are trying not to re-open IL and IHL discussions because of cyber - as the risk could be great; norms should be an add-on. But, they are voluntary, and thus far not really taken up seriously by either party. Russia and allies use this as an argument that we need binding norms - and a treaty.

There is lots of interest in this game, of course.

Source author: Vladimir Radunovic vladar@diplomacy.edu