Portland-State-University 2016-2017 Bulletin

PS 371 War and Morality

Examines the limits observed by states in their resort to war and in the conduct of battle. Surveys the historical, moral, and legal foundations of these limits, and their enduring relevance in light of changes in international conflict and modern warfare. Topics include aggression and self-defense, preemption, humanitarian intervention, terrorism, torture, and war crimes.

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