| ID | 086417 |
| Title Proper | If this is war, what is peace |
| Other Title Information | a discussion of Phillip Bobbitt's terror and consent |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kibble, David G |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article presents a summary of some of the arguments in Professior Phillip Bobbitt's latest book, Terro and Consent. Bobbitt argues that we have entered a new phase of terrorism, a pahse exemplified by al-Qaeda. He believes that if we are going to win the war on terror modern democracies need not only adopt new tactics but also to look again at their ethical principles and laws. The article examines three particular issues raised by Bobbitt's book: whether there is now such a thing as peace; whether torture can be justified; and whether we should develop a stronger doctrine of pre emptive deterrence or preclusion. |
| `In' analytical Note | Naval Review Vol. 97, No.1; February 209: p13-19 |
| Journal Source | Naval Review Vol. 97, No.1; February 209: p13-19 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; War |