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Is Just War Theory Obsolete? (E143) artwork
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Is Just War Theory Obsolete? (E143)

The Ancient Art of Modern Warfare by Chris Mayer National Security and Strategy Consultant

Sep 6, 20268:31Government & Organizations

Is Just War Theory still relevant to war and war fighting in the world today? Are the criteria of Just Cause, Right Intent, Legitimate Authority, and Proportionality, and Last Resort tools to restrain nations from going...

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