RE Just War Theory Revision

Must be started
and controlled
by a legitimate
authority.

War must arise
from a
recognised/
valid authority.

Must be a just
cause/reason for
going to war.

War must have
a goal of peace,
freedom and
reconciliation.

Must be started
and controlled
by a legitimate
authority.

War must arise
from a
recognised/
valid authority.

Must be a just
cause/reason for
going to war.

War must have
a goal of peace,
freedom and
reconciliation.

Must be the last
resort.

All peaceful
methods have
been tried and
failed.

Must be
reasonable
chance of
success.

The country
going to war
must be likely
to succeed at
its just cause.

Methods must
be
proportionate.

Force must be
no more than
necessary.

Discrimination
(not targeting
civilians).

Either country
must not target
or attack the
other country’s
civilians
(people who
aren’t fighting).