Byzantine Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Wanted a quick answer, so here goes: Let's say Country A has a legitimate reason for declaring war on Country B. However, there is no serious chance of success unless Country C joins in on A's side. Is C allowed to join A? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice_nine Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Why wouldn't it? As long as every action to maintain peace and further peace has been tried, there is no reason not to. England declared war on Germany even though Germany invaded Poland. Poland needed England's help, and Germany was in the wrong. England was justified in declaring war on Germany (From my understanding). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I would say only if it is otherwise just for C to be involved in the war. If C has no legitimate moral reason to go to war, then I think Just War doctrine would forbid it. However, I will admit that I am having a tough time coming up with a plausible scenario in which war between A and B is just, but not between C and B. I am not sure whether or not it is a theoretically workable situation, but it does strike me as within the realm of possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 I would say only if it is otherwise just for C to be involved in the war. If C has no legitimate moral reason to go to war, then I think Just War doctrine would forbid it. However, I will admit that I am having a tough time coming up with a plausible scenario in which war between A and B is just, but not between C and B. I am not sure whether or not it is a theoretically workable situation, but it does strike me as within the realm of possibility. Would a defensive alliance or old friendship between the countries justify C going to A's aid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Would a defensive alliance or old friendship between the countries justify C going to A's aid? In and of itself... Honestly, I want to argue no, but I am just not sure. A purely defensive alliance, probably. Old friendship...? I am slightly stumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4588686 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 You just gotta be all, 'HEY HEY HEY!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 C should conquer both A and B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 1st rule of Just War Theory: There is NEVER a quick answer. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 What if it was certain that if A fell, B would attack C right after, and that only a combined effort by C and A had any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJon16 Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Why does everyone always have to pick on B? Anyone with a brain and some guts knows that A started it. Not debatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byzantine Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Why does everyone always have to pick on B? Anyone with a brain and some guts knows that A started it. Not debatable. What if B were orcs and A and C were men and elves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 What if B were orcs and A and C were men and elves? Then A and C should fight them continuously for thousands of years, until nine people sweep in and destroy them all in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Is this a thread where we only talk about war? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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