Assignment task: Introduction to Global Studies
Reading
1. Watch the video on: "Just War Theory: It's Hard to Fight if the Fight's Not Fair"
2. McCormick, John (2022). "Introduction to Global Studies", Bloomsbury Academic - 2nd Edition
Chapter 8: War, Peace and Security
Question 1: After watching the short video on "Just War Theory" which side can refer to the theory for the reasons for their actions, "Israel" or "Hamas", or both to some and to what degree?
Question 2: Have been following the crisis in Israel, and of potentially the whole of the Middle East. What do you think it should be the American position in the crisis? Why?
Question 3: Some people think that diplomacy can solve all conflicts without the "use of force" or "threat of use of force" in the background. That is, some think that there is a real, mutually exclusive dichotomy between "diplomacy" and the "use of force" or "threat of use of force". Some proponents think that diplomacy should never include or even mention "use of force" or "threat of use of force". Others think that diplomacy should never exclude "use of force" or "threat of use of force" as part of diplomatic efforts even if it is not directly mentioned. What is your opinion on this?