Just War Theory

The Just War theory was developed to help people decide if it is right to go to war. There are 2 sections Jus ad Bello (conditions to go to war) and Jus in Bello (conditions while in war)

JUS AD BELLO

JUS IN BELLO

Good reason, like self defense or against injustice

Discrimination, only target military, civilians

Last resort, every other means have been tried

Proportional response, shouldn’t use more force than needed

Realistic chance of success

Good out ways Bad