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Laws of War

On Proportionality

Howard Schweber | Posted 02.14.2009 | World

Read More: Proportionality, Gaza, Truce, Operation Cast Lead, Just War, Israel, International Law, Laws of War, Hamas, Assassinations, Suicide Bombs, Rockets, World News
Howard Schweber

The real question is whether "proportionality" remains a useful category of analysis. By any accepted interpretation, the standard has been repeatedly violated by both Israel and Hamas.

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Hamdan Case a Joke

Lionel Beehner | Posted 09.07.2008 | Politics

Read More: Guantanamo Bay, International Law, Laws of War, Military Commissions Act, Afghanistan, Military Commissions, Guantanamo Detainees, Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, Hamdan, Salim Hamdan, Politics News
Lionel Beehner

Let's be honest: this case was a joke in the annals of justice and a blotch on America's campaign to prevent future 9/11's.

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