Soft War

'For many years, philosophers and military ethicists have focused on the rights and wrongs of physical violence - understandably so. But war can take subtler forms. Economic sanctions, cyber warfare, propaganda, and 'psyops' can have dangerous and devastating effects; nonviolence can sometimes prevail over armed might. This superb collection is a pioneering effort to analyze the ethics of 'soft war.' The authors include some of the leading theorists of just war, and their essays shed welcome light at a time when we need it. It's a must-read for anyone interested in today's conflicts - philosophers, security specialists, military ethicists, and concerned citizens.' David Luban, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
'Combining fresh ethical thinking about the morality of armed conflict with cutting edge cases drawing on the very latest challenges to the field, this innovative new book pushes beyond established boundaries and presents us with new ways of thinking about the ethics of conflict. Covering a range of issues not hitherto evaluated from a moral perspective - including economic warfare, cyber-warfare and nonviolence, this is an important new volume that not only charts new ground but sets out a new agenda for the future. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethical dimensions of world politics.' Alexander Bellamy, Director of the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, University of Queensland, Australia
'This work goes an impressive distance towards addressing the complex web of ethical and legal questions raised by the techniques of soft war ...' Claire Finkelstein, International Affairs
'... I found the book profoundly helpful in understanding the nature of war, con?ict, and international relations in the twenty-?rst century.' Anthony F. Lang, Jr, International Studies Review