Write a 3,000-word essay answering the question below.
Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a just war? (Consider both ad bellum and in bello considerations in your answer)Is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a just war? (Consider both ad bellum and in bello considerations in your answer)
Word limit:
3,000 Words.
The word limit includes all footnotes and references but excludes the bibliography. Do not exceed the word limit by more than 10%, otherwise you will be penalized. However, also make sure that you do not stay significantly more than 10% under the word count. This usually means that your analysis lacks depth, breadth or both. Word limit:
3,000 Words.
The word limit includes all footnotes and references but excludes the bibliography. Do not exceed the word limit by more than 10%, otherwise you will be penalized. However, also make sure that you do not stay significantly more than 10% under the word count. This usually means that your analysis lacks depth, breadth or both.
Guidance on this assignment:
Students are reminded that all essays should be word processed and written in an academic style. PLEASE clearly indicate the question that is being answered (this does not count as part of the word count).
You will be assessed in relation to three primary areas:
Use of empirical evidence to support arguments.
Use and engagement with academic literature and debates.
Clarity of structure and argument.
REMEMBER this task is an academic piece of work. Therefore, you MUST engage with relevant academic literature/debates on the topic, which need to be accurately and correctly referenced both in-text and with a bibliography. In total, you should aim to use at least 10 different sources, from the reading listGuidance on this assignment:
Students are reminded that all essays should be word processed and written in an academic style. PLEASE clearly indicate the question that is being answered (this does not count as part of the word count).
Plagiarism check:
Make sure that you submit an assignment draft to the Turnitin test
You will be assessed in relation to three primary areas:
Use of empirical evidence to support arguments.
Use and engagement with academic literature and debates.
Clarity of structure and argument.
REMEMBER this task is an academic piece of work. Therefore, you MUST engage with relevant academic literature/debates on the topic, which need to be accurately and correctly referenced both in-text and with a bibliography. In total, you should aim to use at least 10 different sources, at least 5 from from the reading list below.
1: The just war tradition and its modern legacy: Jus ad bellum and jus in bello by David Boucher
https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.herts.ac.uk/doi/10.1177/1474885111425115https://journals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.herts.ac.uk/doi/10.1177/1474885111425115
2: Just War Theory: Revisionists Versus Traditionalists in Annual Review of Political Science
Article by Seth Lazar 2017
3: Just and unjust wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations – Book by Michael Walzer 2006
4: Just Cause for War in Ethics & International Affairs Article by Jeff McMahan 2005
5: Just War Theory: Revisionists Versus Traditionalists in Annual Review of Political Science
Article by Seth Lazar 2017