Articles: Just War

Some articles from America on just war doctrine:

Of Many Things by Drew Christiansen
"Critics have often asked, “When has the just-war theory ever led to the condemnation of a war?” Seldom, if ever, it would seem."

The Just War Case for the War by George Weigel
"Many American religious leaders and religious intellectuals have found the Bush administration’s just war case for the war wanting. I have a different view; I believe that a compelling case can be made for using proportionate and discriminate armed force to disarm Iraq."

Unjust War, Good Outcomes by John F. Kavanaugh
"It was unjust to go to war in Iraq. There was no imminent threat; there was no proper authority; and it was not a last resort. No, I am not going to keep quiet because 'we won.'"

War or Peace? (Editorial)
"The history of just war thinking shows an evolution of Catholic thought about moral responsibility for war and peace."