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Ethics of War and Peace

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Rule of Law in Conflict

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The need to maintain legal norms and accountability during war, balancing military necessity with the protection of human rights.

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Non-Combatant Immunity

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The principle that civilians should not be targeted in war, raising discussions about the definition and status of combatants.

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Legitimate Authority in War

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The question of who has the right to declare war, embedding issues of sovereignty, international law, and moral responsibility.

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Cyber Warfare

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The use of computer technology to disrupt the activities of a state or organization, leading to discussions on sovereignty, espionage, and collateral impact.

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Nuclear Deterrence

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The strategy of preventing nuclear war by promising a devastating retaliatory strike, raising ethical questions about mutual assured destruction.

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Autonomous Weapons Systems

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Robotic systems capable of making decisions about the use of lethal force without human intervention, raising ethical dilemmas about control and accountability.

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Revolutionary War Ethics

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The morality of taking up arms to overthrow an oppressive regime, involving questions of legitimate authority and just cause.

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Terrorism

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The use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims, discussing the challenge of defining and ethically combating terrorism.

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Realism in International Relations

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A view that prioritizes national interest and security without regard for moral considerations, using war as a tool of statecraft when necessary.

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Environmental Impact of Warfare

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Consideration of the long-term damage to ecosystems caused by military action, raising questions of responsibility and sustainability.

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War Crimes

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Serious violations of the laws and customs of war, which include deliberately killing civilians, torture, taking hostages, and genocide.

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Conscientious Objection

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Refusal to participate in military service due to moral or religious beliefs, raising issues of individual rights versus state needs.

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Preemptive War

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A war launched in anticipation of immediate aggression by another party, raising questions about the justification of such an action.

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The Moral Injury of Soldiers

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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.

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Militarism

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The belief in the necessity of a strong military capability and its influence on policy and society, discussing the ethical implications.

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Proportionality in Warfare

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The ethical principle that the violence used in war must be proportional to the attack suffered, aiming to minimize harm.

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Human Shields

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The strategic use of civilians to deter attacks on combatants or strategic locations, raising grave ethical concerns about coercion and respect for life.

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United Nations Peacekeeping

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The deployment of international military and civilian personnel with the goal of promoting peace and security, evaluating effectiveness and moral dilemmas.

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Pacifism

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The belief that war and violence are unjustifiable, and that all disputes should be settled by peaceful means.

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Collateral Damage

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Unintended harm to civilians or destruction of civilian property during war, raising questions of proportionality and non-combatant immunity.

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Drone Warfare

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The use of unmanned aerial systems in combat, bringing up ethical concerns about risk, accountability, and distinction between combatants and civilians.

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The Responsibility to Protect (R2P)

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A global political commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity through appropriate means.

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Propaganda in Warfare

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The employment of biased information to influence public perception or morale, raising ethical concerns over the manipulation of truth.

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Just War Theory

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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.

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Economic Sanctions as Warfare

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The ethical implications of using economic sanctions to coerce a state, often affecting the civilian population and their well-being.

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Military Necessity

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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.

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Private Military Companies (PMCs)

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Corporate entities that provide military services, raising issues about profit motives in war and accountability.

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Chemical and Biological Weapons

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Weapons that use toxic chemicals or infectious agents, widely condemned for their indiscriminate nature and long-term effects on populations.

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Rehabilitation of Child Soldiers

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The ethical considerations in addressing the psychological, educational, and social needs of children recruited or used in armed conflicts.

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