Proportionality in International Law

This book critically assesses the current law of proportionality in normative terms combining abstract philosophical and legal analysis with exacting, highly emotive contemporary combat cases. The case studies discussed in this book are predominantly from the perspective of those who make decisions in the midst of armed conflict, bringing analytic rigor to the debates as well as sensitivity to facts on the ground. The authors analyze the modern usages of
proportionality in order to enable a more complete comprehension of the values that it preserves. This book provides unique value to readers that seek to understand and apply the proportionality principle in modern conflicts and diplomatic contexts.