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

ISBN-13: 9781472473974 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 218 str.

Eric E. Smith

Opis

In the modern era mankind faces challenges that include: globalization, regional and international institutions assuming sovereign authority over states, devastating acts of terrorism, 24-hour international news coverage, super power collapse, weapons of mass destruction, and failed states that cause one to question if an ancient body of knowledge called Just War Theory can continue to serve as a moral guideline in circumstances where regimes desire using military force to resolve conflicts with other states or groups within states. Tracing the evolution of Just War Theory, the study analyzes circumstances involving Armed Non-State Actor (ANSA) groups possessing powerful and destructive capabilities and a desire to use these against other groups and states, and pursues answers to the central research question: how does Just War Theory apply in modern scenarios involving ANSA groups who challenge the state and international institution's monopoly on use of force? The study finds that Just War Theory still has capacity to accommodate modern day statecraft and application in scenarios involving Armed Non-State Actors operating among the international community.

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.