Just and Unjust Wars

From the Athenians' assault on Melos to the My Lai Massacre, from the conflicts in the Balkans through the first war in Iraq, Michael Walzer investigates moral questions surrounding military theory, war crimes, and war spoils. He studies a variety of conflicts over time, as well as the testimony of those most directly involved—participants, decision-makers, and victims. In his introduction to this new edition, he specifically addresses the moral issues surrounding the war in and occupation of Iraq, which still demand our attention because of their political and moral importance.