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

Author:   Eric E. Smith
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9781472473974


Pages:   218
Publication Date:   25 March 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Just War Theory and Non-State Actors: Using an Historical Body of Knowledge in Modern Circumstances


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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.

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Author:   Eric E. Smith
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781472473974


ISBN 10:   1472473973
Pages:   218
Publication Date:   25 March 2020
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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

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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.

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