Just War Theory and Non-State Actors: Using an Historical Body of Knowledge in Modern Circumstances

ISBN-13: 9781032336732 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 228 str.

Eric E. Smith

Opis

This book uses a historical body of knowledge, Just War Theory, as the basis for analyzing modern conflicts involving Armed Non-State Actors who employ force against states.

Spis treści

Introduction;  1: The Evolution of Just War Theory;  2: Just Cause;  3: Right Intention;  4: Legitimate Authority;  5: Proportionality (ad Bellum);  6: Chance of Success;  7: Last Resort;  8: Proportionality (in Bello);  9: Discrimination;  Chapter 10: Analysis with Just War;  11: Armed Non-State Actors;  12: Case Study: Al Qaeda, Taliban and United States;  13: Case Study: Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel;  14: Analysis and Insights;  15: Conclusion;  Epilogue

O autorze

Eric E. Smith retired from active military duty in October 2012, and joined Ramsey Solutions in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, where he advises military and veteran organizations. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University where he teaches master’s degree classes on leadership and organizational behavior.