In an increasingly interconnected (perhaps over-connected) media landscape, the power of foreign powers to meddle in the affairs of a nation has attained levels that were unimaginable even a few decades ago. As Russian-sponsored social media bots continue to manipulate information (or disinformation, as it were) unchecked, I can't help but ask the question:
Is this an act of war?
Legally, I think we can say the answer is "no" from what I understand if this stuff here - 18 U.S. Code § 2331 - Definitions
Something has to be a physical, armed conflict in order for us to legally call something an act of war. I can't help but thinking that this perspective is a little... well... dated. But what do you all think?
Is this an act of war?
Legally, I think we can say the answer is "no" from what I understand if this stuff here - 18 U.S. Code § 2331 - Definitions
Something has to be a physical, armed conflict in order for us to legally call something an act of war. I can't help but thinking that this perspective is a little... well... dated. But what do you all think?