Just and Unjust Wars: Human Nature

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Just and Unjust Wars
What individuals consider inhumanity conventionally is in most cases humanity under pressure in war. Through war, it is possible to understand the nature of human beings. War is a place where individuals commit atrocities m with or without rules. The realists often perceive acts of war as fair in all cases and justified by all means regardless of the laws violated by the participants of the war. Nothing is considered unfair during a war, and hence, rules and laws should not limit any form of inhumane or unexpected treatment during a war. The realist expects everything to happen at war since groups can justify different interests that may be known or not known to the public.
According to Walzer, Realism subjects the weak to the powerful nation that is likely to exert its force to the detriment of the weaker party. Innocent men are degraded and subjected to unjust decisions made by aggressors. It is important for every group to consider the reason for entering into war. Moral justification, for instance, is important when getting into a war. A nation that chooses to engage another in war should consider the inevitable consequences of the war. It is not justified to one party or nation to attack another part without any justification that can only arise from offensive acts. It was morally wrong for instance for Athenians to attack Melians. Athens attacked Melo simply because it was more powerful at the time .it is not only dishonorable but also unjust to initiate war against a weak nation. War can at times result from the anarchy of moral meanings where parties are not able to come to a common meaning of what is just. In other instance aggressors are in denial and pretense on the immoral and unjustifiable nature of their actions.it is upon the aggrieved party to prove that a particular war was unjust. The aggressor is likely to view the acts as satisfactory and beneficial regardless of the consequences.
Constitution of the morality of war entails the use of strategies and rules by commanders during a war to achieve the objectives and hence win over their enemies. The strategy that a party applies in war can justify the reasons for aggression. Moral judgement influences the decisions and the strategies the participants in war in-cooperate into their strategies. In this case, soldiers are informed on what they should do during the war. The actions of soldiers simply represent the command they receive and not necessarily their personal decisions. The vocabulary used in war is used to develop rules which soldiers follow during the war. The vocabulary hence is also used to develop strategies that improve efficiency in war and reduce the possibility of breaking the rules in war. For instance, a soldier is not allowed to advance when other soldiers do not protect his or her flanks. Commanders analyze strategies to ensure they conform to the initial war plan. The morality of war arises from individual perceptions of people who create constructs and opinions of what they think is justified.
Jus in Bello / Jus ad Bellum can be used to determine whether a particular war is just or not. Through Jus ad, Bellum individuals make decisions relating to self-defense and aggression. Jus in Bello, on the other hand, helps soldiers observe rules of engagement made during war time. The meaning of Jus in Bellum and Jus in Bello can be simplified to mean justice of war and justice in war respectively. The two concepts appear independent in many instances. A just war may exist without strict adherence to strict engagement rules. An unjust war, on the other hand, may be fought with strict consideration to the rules of the war. Acts of aggression are considered illegal, and it is always justifiable to resist aggression. The resistance process should, however, be legal and morally acceptable as defined in war morality rules and laws.
Rules of engagement are present during wartime even when it is illegal and morally unacceptable to initiate war. Initiating war is considered a crime by analysts since it leaves many innocent people killed brutally. The losses that arise in war are large and in most cases unplanned by the participants of the war. The aggressor in most cases is held accountable for the impacts of the war that are immeasurable. Reciprocity of actions between parties engaged in war escalates the war. Opponents are forced to engage each other brutally as a necessity of nature in their attempt to win. War is a social creation and takes its form and shape depending on the forces exerted from the warring sides. Every culture has its soldiers and accepted tactics that are accepted by all during the war. Individuals can voluntarily choose to participate in war or may be forced by different agencies to participate in war. Forcing individuals to participate in the war against their will becomes immoral and acceptable. Although one may not be interested to participate in a war, it is also important to note that he or she may be forced to create self-defense if war comes his or her way. The suffering of innocent people is a key feature of wars whenever they break out.
Rules of war guide soldiers in their operations during warfare. The military and soldiers have codes and rules they follow during the war. Soldiers are required to engage in specific activities and to have specific conduct depending on their priorities. Soldiers are required to be patriotic to their countries. The military is required to serve unconditionally under the military code. The soldiers may at times set the code of conduct which they follow strictly to reduce the chances of making errors during a war. The rules of conduct are also very important in ensuring soldiers work as a team and have a common understanding of war. Soldiers blame their enemies for their pain and will live their enemies to die at all costs. Although the soldiers on the other side may not necessarily have started the war, they appear to be the main causes of the war. Soldiers appear to be enemies although the war may be due to different political entities ruled by people with differing interests. Soldiers are allowed to kill their enemies during war and to arrest those that seem to surrender genuinely without initiating war. The military code has rules that ensure soldiers treat every individual with respect and dignity. Soldiers fight out of the sense of duty to win and protect their sides. War also allows different groups to achieve their objectives through conflicts. Soldiers in war have a right to engage and to kill their enemies. Soldiers have a target of the individuals they should kill. They protect unarmed person and highly vulnerable persons like women and children. It is important that soldiers observe the morality rules of warfare to meet the murder objectives through the means of warfare.