Just War theory was created centuries ago to create moral guidelines for nation-states and leaders to determine when the use of war is justified in pursuit of a nation's interests. Recently, the U.S. pursued a preemptive war in Iraq based on the alleged Iraqi acquisition of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
From 1945-1994, how does Just War theory apply to U.S. military campaigns?
• Were there any wars conducted by the U.S. during the Cold War period that were not justified by Just War theory?
• What were the justifications for the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003?
• How do the justifications for the U.S. invasion of Iraq hold up under Just War theory? Do these justifications violate any of the tenets of Just War theory?
• Compare and contrast traditional justifications for war with modern justifications for war. What has changed and what remains the same when examining the U.S.'s moral justification for war?
Subject: Military Ethics
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