After uncovering Russian espionage activities on Italian territory, Italy expelled two Russian diplomats allegedly involved in such activities. The Italian decision, as well as the Russian response, offer a classic example of States’ reaction to acts of non-violent espionage. This comment offers a legal assessment of the events that unfolded in March 2021 and takes into account the implications, in matters concerning espionage, of declarations of persona non grata, diplomatic immunity and, generally, customary international law.
Russian Diplomatic Espionage in Italy: The Biot Affair and International Law / Milo, Caterina. - In: THE ITALIAN REVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW. - ISSN 2772-5642. - 2021:1(2021), pp. 171-180. [10.1163/27725650-01010010]
Russian Diplomatic Espionage in Italy: The Biot Affair and International Law
Milo, Caterina
2021-01-01
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After uncovering Russian espionage activities on Italian territory, Italy expelled two Russian diplomats allegedly involved in such activities. The Italian decision, as well as the Russian response, offer a classic example of States’ reaction to acts of non-violent espionage. This comment offers a legal assessment of the events that unfolded in March 2021 and takes into account the implications, in matters concerning espionage, of declarations of persona non grata, diplomatic immunity and, generally, customary international law.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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