The political use of force ranks amongst the most extraordinary decisions a leader can make. The stakes are enormous; no other area of public policy matches foreign policy in the claim to the ultimate sacrifice--human life. Making this kind of decision is never easy; however, certain conditions can facilitate it. The use of force in self-defense, or in the protection of an ally, or a strategic supply on which the country is dependent, is something that all presidents are prepared to order. Unfortunately, leaders will not always have the benefit of a clear- cut choice between "the right thing to do" and the wrongful alternative. At times, they will be confronted with a gray area that is much harder to navigate. When physical survival and the protection of the homeland are assured, under which conditions should a leader ask his citizens for the ultimate sacrifice?
Book Details: |
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ISBN-13: |
978-3-8383-3389-2 |
ISBN-10: |
3838333896 |
EAN: |
9783838333892 |
Book language: |
English |
By (author) : |
Ezequiel Reficco |
Number of pages: |
288 |
Published on: |
2010-09-15 |
Category: |
Comparative and international political science |