The nature and importance of a just war

Question 1

​Reason 1

Answer 1

Warfare can be just in the terms of self-defence against opposing forces who seek to take control of the area.

Question 2

​Reason 2

Answer 2

War can be just if the UN are also involved.

Question 3

Reason 3

Answer 3

A war can be just if it aims to restore peace.

Question 4

Reason 4

Answer 4

Warfare can be just if it is the last resort, showing other attempts of reaching an peace had failed.

Question 5

​Reason 5

Answer 5

If the war had a likelihood of success it would be better off for it to occur as opposed to it being pointless.

Question 6

Reason 6

Answer 6

A war can be just if the methods of fighting ensure the welfare of civilians. Although it will condone the use of weapons and accidental killings.

Question 7

Reason 7

Answer 7

The response to the war must be proportional to the scale of the conflict. For instance it would make little sense to launch a nuclear attack on people that invaded a small island.