Routledge - The Just War Tradition: Applying Old Ethics

Explore the complexities of modern conflict with The Just War Tradition: Applying Old Ethics to New Problems by Routledge. This scholarly collection examines how traditional ethical criteria can be applied to current global challenges and shifts in world public order. The text analyzes critical issues such as anticipatory self-defense, where states may attack to prevent an imminent threat, and humanitarian intervention, where military action is used to stop large-scale human rights violations. By studying real-world examples like the 2003 Iraq conflict and the 1999 NATO intervention in Kosovo, this book provides a deep look at how these practices impact international stability and the established rules of engagement. It is an essential resource for understanding the tension between historical moral frameworks and the evolving realities of global politics.