Democratic peace theory

The Just War Theory, is a theory reflected in the works of medieval philosophers like Augustine and Aquinas. The theory justifies the reasons for which a war can be conducted and outlines the ethics to be followed by the combatants during the war. The theory is very controversial and has invited a lot of criticism and debate. Despite the controversies, the theory was formulated to impose restrictions and rules on all parties involved in war on equal grounds. The theory has its weaknesses and…

There is not any other instance of decision-making which is more pivotal and unfortunate than the choice of an authoritative power to go on a war and utilize its military force against its supposed enemies. But in the most obvious cases, these choices are likewise troublesome. Subsequently, the concept of justifiable war should be appropriately assessed and evaluated by the authoritative entities in light of human rights enforcement. The directions regarding the modernized concept of the…

I think that the Trojan war was unjust, there was no reason to start the war in the first place. Wars are supposed to be the last resort of action, only to be fought when there are no other options. Wars also need a valid reason to start. Just because a lady gets kidnapped doesn't mean that the whole country should be put at risk, forcing the men to fight. The biggest reason the war was unjust is that the whole thing was because of the gods. The gods were being unfair to the mortals because they…

"We believe that the idea of Peace still is, and still must be, dominant in human affairs, and that it becomes all the more urgent whenever and wherever it is contradicted by opposite ideas or deeds. It is a necessary idea, an imperative idea, an inspiring idea. It polarizes human aspirations, endeavours and hopes. Its nature is that of an aim, and as such it is at the base and at the goal of our activities, be they individual or collective." We must try for peace at all times. War is never a…

evil in the world. And the same God who calls us to nonviolence gives us the power to carry it out.” Wink analysis the Just-War theory, finding loop holes in its logic so that the theory fails, especially if you realize how many millions of innocent civilians are killed in war, regardless of any attempt to “give noncombatants immunity.” In fact, Wink sees Just-War theory as a Christian appropriation of the Myth of Redemptive Violence. At the same time, Wink does not encourage pacifism if that…

The Just War theory is a set of educated guidelines for determining justifiable and unjustifiable implementation of tactics during armed conflict. Many Just War theories also attempt to convey how the use of arms might be altered, restrained, made more humane, and ultimately aimed towards establishing lasting peace and justice. The Just War Theory stands by the notion of fighting for peace, that is, when all options are weighed. What makes sense in theory, many times fail when put…

In the article titled, Jus Post Bellum author Gary Bass focuses on the urgency to relate just post bellum to the Just War Theory. The author references previous U.S. presidents, George W. Bush and Jimmy Carter to support the notion that jus post bellum holds equal important to jus in bellum. Bass states, “In their different ways, both presidents imply that in order for a state…

The world today is getting more peaceful and cooperative. Yet, there are places where wars are still happening. In a democratic way, it is believed that people of a nation are the ones who have the authority to control the government. Politicians believe that international actors, more specifically the international institutions such as the United Nations, hold the central authority. The arguments keep going; as such all actors wish to be involved in making the decisions of a governmental system…

off to argue for no reason, there is no point of the war itself. For centuries now, theologians and military researchers, have been studying a theory referred to as “Just War Theory.” The Just War theory itself, gives justification for the reason over war, as well it sets rules and criteria that the war should follow to be considered Just War. Behind the theory is two parts being theoretical and historical. The theoretical aspect refers to the ethical reasoning behind going to war while…

Pacifism is defined as “opposition to war or violence of any kind”. In theory, pacifism is an abstraction that would make the world an idyllic place, but when several parties are on the opposite side of the spectrum and decide to take what they want from others by using brute force, is pacifism plausible if one wants to survive? Over the past nine centuries, empires from all over the world have been invading countries, slaughtering thousands to claim land and anything else that they felt is…