Just War Theory and Non-State Actors: Using an Historical Body of Knowledge in Modern Circumstances (Justice, International Law and Global Security)

Synopsis

This book uses an historical body of knowledge, Just War Theory, as the basis for analyzing modern conflicts involving Armed Non-State Actors who employ force against states. As the global community faces the challenges of globalization, terrorism, 24-hour international news coverage, super power collapse, weapons of mass destruction, and failed states, the author explores whether the historic bodies of knowledge governing decision makers during conflict remain relevant. Tracing the evolution of Just War Theory, he analyzes circumstances involving Armed Non-State Actor (ANSA) groups possessing powerful and destructive capabilities and a desire to use them, 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 the capacity to accommodate modern day statecraft and application in scenarios involving Armed Non-State Actors. This book will be of great interest to those researching and studying in the fields of political theory, security studies, international relations, war and conflict studies, and public ethics.

Copyright:

2020

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Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

218 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317109839

Related ISBNs:

9781472473974, 9781032336732, 9781315590837

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/19/23

Copyrighted By:

Eric E. Smith, The right of Eric E. Smith to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government

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