Just War Theory and the Ethics of Intervention.

Abstract

This paper examines just war theory and its application to military interventions in civil conflicts. Discussion builds upon historical perspectives of just war theory as developed from classical times through the present day. Inclusive in this discussion is the development of the principle of non-intervention as embodied in twentieth century treaties and international law. Additionally, this paper explores new notions of 'universal sovereignty' as distinguished from the nation-state concept of sovereign rights. Implicit in this discussion is an examination of an emerging set of universal values upon which military interventions of the future may be considered. The paper closes ethical and practical considerations as well as recommendations for successful interventions now and into the next century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309355

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Beecher

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Governments
  • Human Rights
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Conflicts
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Sectarian Violence
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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