The Ashgate Research Companion to Military Ethics

摘要

I start my morning ritual with a cup of coffee and international news. Today's headlines describe a surprise attack by a rogue state and the victim's possible retaliation options. Decision-makers are pondering what constitutes a proportional response. Experts are debating the possible use of anticipatory self-defense methods to prevent future attacks. Politicians are arguing over who is responsible for retaliation and their authority to do so. Activists are demanding post-conflict just treatment for some of the parties involved.