Iraq : the moral reckoning : applying just war theory to the 2003 war decision / Craig M. White.

Author: White, Craig M., 1956-

Imprint:Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, c2010.

Descriptionx, 295 p. ; 23 cm.

Note:pt. 1. Introducing just war theory --An old theory, today's and tomorrow's wars -- How to apply the criteria, and who should do it -- pt. 2. Applying the criteria -- Sovereign authority -- Just cause I : an armed, reckless regime that harbored terrorists -- Just cause II : preemption, UN resolutions, and a new Iraq -- Just cause III : the legal case -- Right intention/the aim of peace -- Proportionality of ends -- Last resort -- Reasonable chance of success -- Replies to neo-conservative objections -- pt. 3. Conclusion -- Was it just? : evaluation and consequences.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. 281-288) and index.

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