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Rule of Law in Conflict
The need to maintain legal norms and accountability during war, balancing military necessity with the protection of human rights.
Non-Combatant Immunity
The principle that civilians should not be targeted in war, raising discussions about the definition and status of combatants.
Legitimate Authority in War
The question of who has the right to declare war, embedding issues of sovereignty, international law, and moral responsibility.
Cyber Warfare
The use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, leading to discussions on sovereignty, espionage, and collateral impact.
Nuclear Deterrence
The strategy of preventing nuclear war by promising a devastating retaliatory strike, raising ethical questions about mutual assured destruction.
Autonomous Weapons Systems
Robotic systems capable of making decisions about the use of lethal force without human intervention, raising ethical dilemmas about control and accountability.
Revolutionary War Ethics
The morality of taking up arms to overthrow an oppressive regime, involving questions of legitimate authority and just cause.
Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims, discussing the challenge of defining and ethically combating terrorism.
Realism in International Relations
A view that prioritizes national interest and security without regard for moral considerations, using war as a tool of statecraft when necessary.
Environmental Impact of Warfare
Consideration of the long-term damage to ecosystems caused by military action, raising questions of responsibility and sustainability.
War Crimes
Serious violations of the laws and customs of war, which include deliberately killing civilians, torture, taking hostages, and genocide.
Conscientious Objection
Refusal to participate in military service due to moral or religious beliefs, raising issues of individual rights versus state needs.
Preemptive War
A war launched in anticipation of immediate aggression by another party, raising questions about the justification of such an action.
The Moral Injury of Soldiers
Psychological damage suffered by soldiers as a result of their actions in conflict, bringing attention to care for veterans and the human cost of war.
Militarism
The belief in the necessity of a strong military capability and its influence on policy and society, discussing the ethical implications.
Proportionality in Warfare
The ethical principle that the violence used in war must be proportional to the attack suffered, aiming to minimize harm.
Human Shields
The strategic use of civilians to deter attacks on combatants or strategic locations, raising grave ethical concerns about coercion and respect for life.
United Nations Peacekeeping
The deployment of international military and civilian personnel with the goal of promoting peace and security, evaluating effectiveness and moral dilemmas.
Pacifism
The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.
Collateral Damage
Unintended harm to civilians or destruction of civilian property during war, raising questions of proportionality and non-combatant immunity.
Drone Warfare
The use of unmanned aerial systems in combat, bringing up ethical concerns about risk, accountability, and distinction between combatants and civilians.
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
A global political commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity through appropriate means.
Propaganda in Warfare
The employment of biased information to influence public perception or morale, raising ethical concerns over the manipulation of truth.
Just War Theory
A framework for judging the morality of a conflict, focusing on the just cause, right intention, proper authority, last resort, probability of success, and proportionality.
Economic Sanctions as Warfare
The ethical implications of using economic sanctions to coerce a state, often affecting the civilian population and their well-being.
Military Necessity
A legal and ethical principle that justifies the use of force in war but requires it to be directed towards achieving a legitimate military objective.
Private Military Companies (PMCs)
Corporate entities that provide military services, raising issues about profit motives in war and accountability.
Chemical and Biological Weapons
Weapons that use toxic chemicals or infectious agents, widely condemned for their indiscriminate nature and long-term effects on populations.
Rehabilitation of Child Soldiers
The ethical considerations in addressing the psychological, educational, and social needs of children recruited or used in armed conflicts.
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