Are cyber operations regulated by international law?

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Referencing relevant cases, using practical and theoretical examples, and citing key commentators, write an essay of no more than 3,000 words in response the following prompt. Do not waste words with block quotes unless the specificities of the text are absolutely essential to the argument (as might be the case when citing a particular passage from a crucial court ruling). Essays that display originality of thought and/or forward solutions to existing challenges will be rewarded. Be sure you are familiar with the rules on plagiarism and do not violate them.

Question: Are cyber operations regulated by international law? What challenges do cyber aJacks present for the jus ad bellum and ius in bello frameworks of international law? Is a new international ‘cyber war’ treaty necessary? Why or why not? Use examples to illustrate your answer.