What are the conditions that must be met in order for a war to be considered "just"?Based on these criteria, was the 2003 war that the United States waged against Iraq just? How does terrorism affect attempting to wage jus ad bellum? How about jus in bello?

What will be an ideal response?


Just war doctrine is the moral criteria identifying when a just war may be undertaken
and how it should be fought once it begins. Jus ad bellum is a component of just war
doctrine that establishes criteria under which a just war may be initiated. Jus in bello
is a component of just war doctrine that sets limits on the acceptable use of force.

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