Post-invasion Iraq

of itself did not go through the conditions that validate pre-emptive strike. Also incidents like this are extremely rare in today’s age, therefore the basis many states attempt to validate their actions are not justifiable. The authors also propose modifications to the customary law such as the need of the strict analysis of intelligence for necessity and standard rationality of imminence. Hamauswa, S., & Manyeruke, C. (2013). A Critique of United States’ Application of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter in Iraq and Afghanistan. International Review Of Social Sciences And Humanities, 4(2), 219-230. Hamauswa and Manyeruke analyze how the US used the notion of self-defence to validate the actions it took towards Iraq and Afghanistan. They also look at how effective the UN is dealing with issues that regarding the use of Article 51. After 9/11, the US government invaded Afghanistan on the notion that the Taliban government was harbouring terrorists. The 2003 Iraq war was on the basis that the country was in possession of WMD, which have been unlawful under international law. The authors state that the constant use of Article 51 by the US on controversial issues undermines the power of the law. It also shows the changes in threats in the international system and the gaps in the international institutions to deal with them. Kastenberg, J. E. (2004). Use of Conventional International Law in Combating Terrorism: A Maginot Line for Modern Civilization Employing the Principles…

from 2002 to 2007 against current doctrine, it is arguable that notwithstanding micromanagement from Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld and his deputies, the Joint Force commander and his subordinates put together a sufficient operational plan for phases I through III of the campaign. However, the glaring omission of realistic planning for phase IV post-combat stabilization operations set the stage for an explosion of insurgent and sectarian violence. This was then compounded by the inability of…

Those who are sceptical about the drones and other autonomous weapons can also make an argument against it using fairness. As drones are operated from a different continent, the operator is not risking his or her own life; the only risk is the risk of losing or destroying the drone. It may be unfair, because the people on the armed conflict territories risk their lives so it is unfair to them. Additionally, more developed countries have more choice of weapons, which may be also much more…

The path to independence for American Rebels would not be an easy one. From the view of militaries, many historians rank the British army as one of the best in the world. How could a motley crew of misfit, part time American soldiers take down this enemy? Three ideas can help understand how America could stand up against the British regulars and win their freedom. One such idea would be French help. Without their assistance, this war probably would have ended earlier and nothing would have…

the extreme, even perilously irresponsible, to attempt to compel our enemy to do our will ? A nuclear state is a state that no one can afford to make desperate and no one can afford to press for victory. This fear was clear during Vietnam War where nuclear option was expelled from US strategy during the war, although the US was losing the war and nuclear power could be its only way to achieve its political outcome. Fearing that the nuclear escalation in that war will lead to total war with…

the movie “13 Hours: Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”, 6 ex-military soldiers are sent out to Benghazi, Libya to provide protection for a secret CIA diplomatic outpost called “Annex”. One mile away, is the main compound call “Special Mission” and it is used by the US Ambassador, Chris Stevens, as he is in Libya to solve social chaos. The main compound limited by protection, they hire a local 17Feb militia to provide even more security for the Ambassador. Next day, September 11th, US Ambassador…

One of the raging civil wars in the cryptocurrency world is Ethereum vs. Ethereum Classic. Similar to the in-fighting with Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, this civil war is causing a big divide among the cryptocurrency owners. So, what has caused the rift? Should you be moving away from the original and hedging your bets with Ethereum Classic? What Happened to Ethereum? The fallout began with a hack on the integral component that ran on the original Ethereum. There was a significant amount of money…

The YouTube video of mine that just hit one millions just happens to be my school project for AP United States History. This video is a combination of comedy and nonfiction that reviews the failed Bay of Pigs invasion. This video was made to help my classmates prepare for the EOC at the end of the semester. In this video, I play the roll of Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson who is the mastermind behind the Bay of Pigs Invasion. Lyndon B. Johnson believes that this plan is going to be a complete…

MA operations occur at all levels of a theater of operations (TO). The MA program starts at the unit level with search and recovery operations and continues until remains are returned to person authorized to direct disposition (PADD) and all personal effects (PE) are returned to the person eligible to receive effects (PERE). Theater Sustainment Command (TSC) is the Army Service component commander’s major organization responsible to provide common-user logistics (CUL) within the TO. TSC is…

George W. Bush faced a tough decision after the attacks on September 11, 2001, whether to stand by after the attacks or to go try and get the individuals who were part of planning the attack. Going into Afghanistan and later Iraq played a large part in the foreign policy of the George W. Bush presidency. America was able to achieve success early on in Afghanistan as they were able to take over their government as they were able to topple the Taliban and put in place a democratic government.…