The Role of Ethics in International Arms Transfers

Abstract

This study explores the role of ethics in American arms transfer policy to determine whether the Just War traditions jus ad bellum framework can help policymakers through a complex decision-making process. The author analyzes three significant arms transfer cases involving combat aviation assets since 9/11, and identifies the rationale for the approval or denial of each proposed transfer. Next, the author uses the jus ad bellum criteria of competent authority, just cause, right intention, reasonable chance of success, last resort, and proportionality to analyze each case from an ethics-based perspective.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1030402

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  • Rob Arnett

Organizations

  • Air University

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Air Force
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Policy
  • Foreign Relations
  • International Relations
  • International Security
  • Law
  • Military Science
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Political Systems
  • Terrorism
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government

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