Topic: Politics ” War and Just War”
Order Description
Question: How do different theories in international relations interpret the concept of war and why war occurs?
Notes:
You must:
•Explain and evaluate key concepts relating to the analysis of global politics
•Organise evidence in order to engage in critical academic debate
Recommended introductory reading:
Fleming, C. (2009), ‘New or Old Wars? Debating a Clausewitzian Future’, Journal of Strategic Studies 32(2)
Walzer, M. (2002), ‘The Triumph of Just War Theory (and the Dangers of Success)’, Social Research 69 (4)
Podcast: Cécile Fabre on Cosmopolitanism and War (Philosophy Bites)