Ο υβριδικός πόλεμος και το διεθνές δίκαιο : νομικές προκλήσεις και προοπτικές
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Διεθνές δίκαιο ; Υβριδικός πόλεμος ; Υβριδικές απειλές ; Διεθνής ασφάλεια ; Κρατικοί δρώντες ; Μη κρατικοί δρώντεςAbstract
The dynamics of the international environment are mainly shaped by the relations among states. In turn, these relations are mainly determined by the power each state possesses, as well as by the formed alliances. To all the above mentioned, International Law is added, the strengthening and decisive role of which was consolidated on the aftermath of the World War II. In an attempt to de-escalate wars and their disastrous consequences, International Law intended to set certain inviolable rules and principles in order for peace and the peaceful resolution of state disputes to prevail, with the ultimate resort to arms in case a state receives an armed attack. But since then, the international landscape has changed, new hazards - non-military in nature, but equally destructive- have emerged, new actors – non-state- shake up the international security, and unconventional ways of conducting hostile operations are increasingly taking place. Therefore, in an attempt to describe all of the above, modern terms such as ‘’hybrid threats’’ and ‘’hybrid warfare’’ have made their appearance. The most characteristic feature of these concepts lies in the fact that they constantly test the limits of principles and rules, questioning their value and effectiveness. This is exactly what they have caused to the international rules on the prohibition of the use of violence and legitimate defense, constantly raising the question of whether it is possible to join their regulatory field. This is exactly the central issue of this thesis, which will be attempted and to be approached and analyzed.