Is war ever justified, and how could we tell if it were In this episode of Crash Course Political Theory, we tackle Just War Theory through the lens of one of the most contentious conflicts in the past few decades: the Iraq War.
Crash Course Political Theory #4
Introduction: The Iraq War 00: 00
Just War Theory 0: 56
Just Cause & Intention 1: 43
Nationhood & Success 4: 26
Proportionality & the Last Resort 5: 38
Jus in Bello 7: 30
Challenges to Just War Theory 9: 54
Review & Credits 11: 13
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CC Kids: Date: 2024-12-05
michaelmayhem350 The rules of war are and always have been as follows 1) the wealthy will decide whom fights whom & for what reason 2) the poor will be the ones to actually fight and die in the war
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awesomehpt8938 Rules of war aren’t rules. They’re just suggestions. Ones that can be easily ignored with little to no consequences. Especially if you’re a powerful country with nukes. reply
