Russia and Ukraine war has been going on for the last seven months. Different countries have taken independent stands and actions keeping in view their own national interests. We are all aware that war has its own impact on the different aspects of society, including human tragedy. What are those ethical issues that are crucial to be considered while launching the war and its continuation so far? Illustrate with justification the ethical issues involved in the given state of affair.
What the examiner wants
Identify the ethical issues in starting and continuing a war, with justification, using the Russia–Ukraine war.
Demand-wise check
- 1Jus ad bellum: just cause, legitimate authority, last resort, proportionality, probability of success≈35 words
- 2Jus in bello: civilian protection, proportionality, treatment of prisoners≈35 words
- 3Issues: sovereignty vs security, humanitarian crisis, food and energy shocks to the Global South, nuclear risk; India's stance≈35 words
Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Political analysis without ethical framework
- No mention of civilians
Draw this
- Two-column: jus ad bellum vs jus in bello
Value addition
- LawGeneva Conventions (1949) protect civilians and prisoners of war.ICRC
- StatementPM Modi's 'today's era is not an era of war' (SCO, September 2022).Ministry of External Affairs
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