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Why Nations Don’t Play Nice: The Messy World of International Ethics

Why Nations Don’t Play Nice: The Messy World of International Ethics

Why Nations Don’t Play Nice: The Messy World of International Ethics Hey friend, ever wondered why international relations seem so… amoral? Like, even the nicest people can support actions on a national level that they’d never dream of doing personally? This is a question John Dewey, a super smart philosopher, wrestled with back in the day. He didn’t try to lay out a perfect moral code for nations, but rather to figure out *why* we’re so bad at applying ethics…

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Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War

Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War

Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War Israel’s existence has always been a precarious journey, but the combined threats of jihadi terrorism and Iranian nuclear ambitions have intensified the danger to an existential level. Understanding the current conflict in Gaza requires analyzing it through both military and legal lenses. While the suffering of Gazan civilians is undeniable and deeply troubling, Hamas’s actions fundamentally violate international humanitarian law. Their deliberate placement of military assets within civilian structures,…

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Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War

Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War

Israel’s Fight for Survival: A Legal Perspective on the Gaza War Israel’s recent conflict in Gaza is not simply a military engagement; it’s a fight for survival against a backdrop of escalating jihadist terrorism and the looming threat of Iranian nuclearization. Understanding the situation requires examining both the military actions and the legal framework governing them. Hamas’ October 7th attack, marked by widespread murder, rape, and hostage-taking, represents a grave violation of international humanitarian law. These actions, placing military assets…

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