The history of war is also a history of its justification. The contributions to this book argue that the justification of war rarely happens as empty propaganda

Argues the just war tradition, rather than being a restraint on war, has expanded its scope, and criticises this trend.

Just War scholarship has adapted to contemporary crises and situations. But its adaptation has spurned debate and conversation—a method and means of pushing i

When is war just? What does justice require? If we lack a commonly-accepted understanding of justice – and thus of just war – what answers can we find in th

The just war tradition is central to the practice of international relations, in questions of war, peace, and the conduct of war in the contemporary world, but