Controlling the Export of Digital and Emerging Technologies

Machiko Kanetake

doi:10.1163/18750230-31010005

Abstract

Abstract Dual-use export control regulates the trade of items which serve both civilian and military purposes. Justification for imposing export controls has been furnished by the need for safeguarding regional and international security, especially the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The rationale for applying export controls has been subject to challenges, however. This Security and Human Rights special issue addresses the underlying justification for imposing export controls by focusing on their technological fronts. Scott A. Jones’ piece sheds light on the regulatory challenges that have arisen for the US’ control over so-called “emerging” technologies. Cindy Whang moves on to compare the US’ approach with that of the EU’s dual-use export control. Ben Wagner proposes a set of policy options for the design of export controls on digital technologies, so that they can serve as an effective vehicle for promoting the protection of human rights.

Highlights

Theme of the Symposium*Export control is one of the sub-fields of international law situated at the intersection of international security law and international trade law.[1]
Ben Wagner proposes a set of policy options for the design of export controls on digital technologies, so that they can serve as an effective vehicle for promoting the protection of human rights
Special attention has been given to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as a result of which non-proliferation treaties provide a legal basis for imposing export controls,[3] such as Article iii.[2] of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.[4]

Summary

Introduction

Theme of the Symposium*Export control is one of the sub-fields of international law situated at the intersection of international security law and international trade law.[1].

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Conclusion