Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET November 2017 Political Science
Which one of the following is not a criterion of a Just War?
ABe authorised by a sovereign authority
BBe proportionate
CBe pursued for just intent
DBe undeclared ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Be undeclared — The criterion that does not belong to Just War theory is being undeclared.
Explanation
★The criterion that does not belong to Just War theory is being undeclared.
★Just War theory sets conditions that all must be met for a war to be morally justified.
★A just war must have a just cause and be a last resort.
★It must be declared by a proper, legitimate authority.
★It must be waged with right intention and a reasonable chance of success.
★The force used must be proportionate to the wrong being addressed.
★An undeclared war fails the requirement of declaration by proper authority.
★Just War theory runs from Augustine and Aquinas to modern international law.
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