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What are the two components of the just war theory? Explain them.
jus ad bello- having sufficient justification for going to war
jus in bellum- conducting war in a just manner
What are the two limiting factors of the just war theory?
proportionality- actions should be necessary to justified objectives and be conducted with minimal violence/ harm
discrimination- noncombatants are to be given immunity and should not be targeted