Flash Points: Lessons Learned and Not Learned in Malawi, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan
In: Excelsior Editions Series
In: Excelsior Editions Series
In: Classical and contemporary social theory
1. An excerpt from The protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism. Introduction -- 2. "A prayer against our enemies." An overview of American military justice -- 3. Excerpts from The Swedish articles of war. Puritan military justice -- 4. Excerpts from one letter and two speeches. Puritanism and revenge -- 5. Two stories of hunting witches. Puritanism and revenge -- 6. An excerpt on military superstitions of World War II. Puritanism and superstition -- 7. An excerpt from Sam Vaknin's malignant self love. Puritanism and narcissism -- 8. A definition from The devil's dictionary by Ambrose Bierce. Conclusion and discussion.
In: Modern war studies
Camp Red Cloud -- The Selective Service idea -- A sound and democratic principle -- Freedom to serve -- Who serves when not all serve? -- Conscription is a tax -- More than ever before -- To serve in silence -- An uneasy relationship -- The nation's conscience -- Individuals of note
War and security have traditionally been held up as two areas where it is largely assumed international law has little influence on state action. 'Rule of Law in War' shows that it is possible to isolate the impact of rules, and to do so in areas that have historically been impenetrable.
In: Global institutions
"The objective of this book is to develop an understanding of the mechanisms for constructing--or eroding--the legitimacy of newly created governments in post-conflict peacebuilding environments"--
War and security have traditionally been held up as two areas where it is largely assumed international law has little influence on state action. 'Rule of Law in War' shows that it is possible to isolate the impact of rules, and to do so in areas that have historically been impenetrable.
War and security have traditionally been held up as two areas where it is largely assumed international law has little influence on state action. 'Rule of Law in War' shows that it is possible to isolate the impact of rules, and to do so in areas that have historically been impenetrable
Intro -- Tiny Dancer -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Chapter One -- Chapter Two -- Chapter Three -- Chapter Four -- Chapter Five -- Chapter Six -- Chapter Seven -- Chapter Eight -- Chapter Nine -- Chapter Ten -- Chapter Eleven -- Chapter Twelve -- Chapter Thirteen -- Chapter Fourteen -- Chapter Fifteen -- Chapter Sixteen -- Chapter Seventeen -- Chapter Eighteen -- Epilogue -- Photo Gallery -- Acknowledgements -- Selected References -- Parting Thanks to: -- Connect with Diversion Books
In: Classical and contemporary social theory
This book explores Puritanism and its continuing influence on U.S. and military law in the Global War on Terror, exploring connections between Puritanism and notions of responsibility in relation to military crimes, superstitious practices within the military, and urges for revenge. A theoretically sophisticated examination of the cultural tendencies that shape military conduct and justice in the context of a contemporary global conflict, The Puritan Culture of America's Military will appeal to scholars across the social sciences with interests in social theory and sociology, cultural studies.
In: Military and defence ethics
Moran concentrates on three aims: to provide an overview of British military intelligence operations in the last 30 years which concentrates on operational not strategic intelligence; to examine the debates over ethics and effectiveness that have followed these operations; and to examine the increasing attempts to place military intelligence under the same type of regulation that police and security intelligence operations have been subject to. As such, he provides a timely overview of intelligence effectiveness and ethics in this area of heightened interest and relevance in terms of the recen.
In: Niederlande-Studien
In: Kleinere Schriften H. 17
In: Cahier de la recherche doctrinale
In: [IMI-Studien] 2009,2
In: The Ashgate international law series