A Critique of Valls’ Interpretation of Just War Theory

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…they must be very precise in their targeting. It can be concluded that the argument that Valls presents is sound and defensible. However it must be stated that the overwhelming majority of acts committed by nonstate groups fail to meet the stringent requirements of just war theory, especially discrimination. Finally it can be argued that most wars do not satisfy just war requirements, especially if one dismisses the morality of the principle of double effect.