GEOG 345 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: International Humanitarian Law
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Military and paramilitary violence in pakistan"s federally administered tribal. The battlefield is problematic as it invites us to assume what matters in war, are just battles --> the idea that battles are just decisive turning points (victory or defeat) Battlefields went beyond the trenches --> extended beyond the clash of militaries on the ground, due to airpower. Aircrafts were originally just used as a form of enemy artillery but now they extend the battlefield across multiple dimensions. Principle of distinction --> it is illegal to deliberately target civilians. Principle of proportionality --> you are able to kill civilians as long as the tragedy of their death balances military advancement. -> it is the military who decides who is a legitimate target, based on technology. The development of drones also produce a new invention to the military frontier. Sovereign power: power directly embodied by the state. Sanctioned by the law and works through state organizations/state agencies.
