Proportionality

What Would Be the Result of Quitting AfPak?

Stephen C. Rose | Posted 09.12.2009 | World

Read More: Governance, World, Afghanistan, Terrorism, Pakistan, 9/11, Taliban, Proportionality, Military, Ethics, Stephen c.rose, Afbak, Foreign Affairs, Un, Casualties, International, World News
Stephen C. Rose

In essence, if we avoided a disproportionate response, we would be doing what I believe we should have done after 9/11. We didn't and look what happened.

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Gender Equity in a Time of Fiscal Restraint

Roger I. Abrams | Posted 06.25.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Proportionality, Quinnipiac University, Title IX, Gender Equity, Football, Volleyball, Sports, Entertainment News
Roger I. Abrams

Colleges and universities face economic turmoil like the rest of society. They have found that cut-backs in the varsity athletic programs offered to students are an easier way to address financial concerns.

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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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Did Israel Use Disproportionate Force?

Lionel Beehner | Posted 01.31.2009 | World

Read More: Proportionality, Disproportionate Force, Israel, Hamas, Geneva Conventions, Mahmoud Abbas, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Palestinian Territories, Civilian Casualties, Fatah, Ehud Barak, Israeli Airstrikes, Gaza, Gaza City, Israel Gaza Airstrikes, Israel Airstrikes, Israel Gaza Operation, World News
Lionel Beehner

The tide of public opinion seems to invariably side with the underdog, regardless of who's to blame. Hence, Israel now finds itself in the awkward yet familiar position of defending its actions.

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