Jus ad bellum

The purpose of this study is to examine the utility of a just war explanation in understanding Canada's decision to enter into the war in Afghanistan. It examines Canada's three phases of the war under the lens of jus ad bellum . The concentration is upon jus ad bellum 's core c…

This thesis surveys, critiques, and synthesizes recent efforts to develop and define jus post bellum criteria. More than merely a set of post-conflict tactics, post bellum guidance delineates moral obligations imposed upon, at a minimum, parties to conflict. Furthermore, jus pos…