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Moral dilemmas of modern war: Torture, assassination, and blackmail in an age of asymmetric conflict

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Abstract

Asymmetric conflict is changing the way that we practise and think about war. Torture, rendition, assassination, blackmail, extortion, direct attacks on civilians, and chemical weapons are all finding their way to the battlefield despite longstanding international prohibitions.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages321
ISBN (Electronic)9780511811562
ISBN (Print)9780521866156
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2009

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Michael L. Gross 2010.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities

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