114. Military Ethics in the Age of Impunity: Gaza, Ukraine, and the Soldier’s Dilemma
Maz:We are living through an era where warfare is live-streamed and war crimes are documented in real time, yet accountability remains elusive. From the relentless siege of Gaza to the grinding attrition of Ukraine, we are witnessing not isolated abuses, but a pattern of impunity, of moral degradation, and of collapsing norms. International law is […]
75. Dr Pauline Shanks Kaurin – On Obedience And The Fine Line Between Hero And Villain
Today, I’m speaking with Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin who is a Professor of Professional Military Ethics at the US Naval War College where she specialises in military ethics, just war tradition and applied ethics. She is the author of ‘On Obedience: Contrasting Philosophies for Military, Citizenry and Community’, which is a book we discussed […]