A firm in the country of Batangonia that sells secret government blueprints of the country of Cambrialand for a satellite system can be subjected to the Cambrialand laws.This scenario exemplifies _____.

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This scenario exemplifies the protective principle. It holds that every country has jurisdiction over behavior that adversely affects its national security, even if that conduct occurred outside the country. The selling of secret government blueprints for a satellite system by a firm in the country of Batangonia affects the national security of Cambrialand. Thus, the firm can be subjected to Cambrialand laws.

A Firm in the Country of Batangonia That Sells Secret