The private military industry has been growing rapidly since the end of the Cold War. The Morality of Private War uses normative political theory to assess the

The increased use of private military and security companies (PMSCs) is often said to be one of the most significant changes to the military in recent times. Th

The idea that war is sometimes justified is deeply embedded in public consciousness. But it is only credible so long as we believe that the ethical standards of

With the ending of the strategic certainties of the Cold War, the need for moral clarity over when, where and how to start, conduct and conclude war has never b

Recent years have seen a resurgence of interest, among both philosophers, legal scholars, and military experts, on the ethics of war. Due in part due to post 9/