In this article, it is argued that the constitutive principles of Just War Theory and jus ad bellum/jus in bello duality do not transfer all well to national security intelligence activity. Accordingly, while Intelligence – comprising intelligentiam intelligentia provides a useful starting point construction normative framework for activities, ultimately found be wanting number important respec...

Just War Theory can be found in almost all major cultures. But since war was a business that could not be easily stopped, some aimed to constrain it. In its classic form, Just War Theory has been around for several centuries—ever since nationhood in Europe replaced provincial governments. Having made some introductory considerations, I will ask: should Just War Theory be left as it is, changed,...

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Abstract This article analyses the legality of Western states providing weapons to Ukraine. It focuses on five areas international law: (1) jus ad bellum ; (2) law neutrality; (3) humanitarian law; (4) state responsibility for complicity in internationally wrongful acts; and (5) criminal law. concludes that transfers likely violate neutrality, entitling Russia respond with countermeasures; can ...

Autonomous weapon systems (AWS) present a formidable obstacle to the application of just war theory in international law. While has long served as framework for assessing moral and legal justification armed conflict, lack human control over use force AWS creates unique ethical challenges. This article investigates effects on law, including jus ad bellum bello criteria. It discusses benefits dra...

I The Traditional Theory of the Just War The traditional theory of the just war comprises two sets of principles, one governing the resort to war (jus ad bellum) and the other governing the conduct of war (jus in bello). One of the central pillars of the traditional theory is that the two set of principles are, in Michael Walzer's words, " logically independent. It is perfectly possible for a j...