Jus In Bello, Post-War Justice and Colonialism

In this chapter, we discuss further aspects of just war theory. Firstly we examine the claims that Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau and Kant make about moral actions during war, including right conduct, proportionality and non-combatant immunity. This is followed by an analysis of post-war justice, including exacting reparations, slavery and the right of dominion. Finally, we consider the issue of colonialism and ownership of the seas.