Ethics+of+War

=Ethics of War= media type="custom" key="23928914" =What is a War Crime?= []

=Conventions, Conferences, and International Treaties=

[|Summary of Geneva Convention] Can you target and kill Medical personnel?

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Hague, Commission, and UN - Work Sheet:

 * [[file:Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907.doc]]
 * [[file:Commission of Responsibilities -1919.doc]]
 * [[file:United Nations General Assembly.doc]]


 * Writing Prompt:** __Ethics of War - Dropping the Atomic Bomb__
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=The Law of Armed Conflict:=
 * Distinction
 * Military Necessity
 * Proportionality

=Abu Ghraib =
 * 1) What did Col. Schumm predict years before Abu Ghraib?
 * 2) Schumm argues that the U.S. military focuses too much effort on "winning in combat." Explain what he means. Do you agree or Disagree?
 * 3) What steps has the U.S. Army taken to make the abuse of prisoners less likely?
 * 4) What are your thoughts on Abu Ghraib events in 2003?
 * 5) Have your opinions on interrogation methods changed? Why or why not?

=Snowden and WikiLeaks: Heroes or Terrorists?=