When Is Military Force Justified

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When is Military force justified

Military force is justified when there is a threat of War on one's border. A country has the right to use their military force if they were having threats that someone will attack them. Military forces fight for the safety, freedom, and happiness of people of their country. They put their lives on the line and die fighting for the country. Military forces can be called up when the sovereignty of the country is threatened, or any casualty happens due to the violation of conventional international laws, however, if the country uses military force in such situations that often creates a more worse situation for them (Private writing. n.p).

The United States is one of the countries who had to use their military forces in many situations throughout its history. However, usage of military forces should be accepted by the legislative branch of government, and the cause for war must be based on genuine fact. Military forces can also be utilized when a country uses military resources that are unconventional against their people or their rivals. For example, when Syrian air force used unconventional weapons against their own people who caused thousands of injuries and deaths, President Obama's decision to ask the authority of Congress to strike was justified. However, the allegations against the president of Syria was later proved false (The Odyssey Online. n.p).

Military force is also justified when a powerful country threatens or attacks a less powerful country. For example, After the attack of September 11, 2001, united states used its forces against al Qaida in Afghanistan. In 2003, the US went to war against Iraq under the wrong allegations that Saddam Hussein is a terrorist and he had acquired weapons which can cause massive destruction (The Odyssey Online. n.p). However, in this situation use of military forces caused some severe consequences for the united states because such conflicts usually get prolong with time and make the situation even worse for the country. United state is not only the country who have used their military forces to attack a less powerful country, but Russia has also done that in the past (Private writing. n.p).

Military forces must not be used for fighting a war of personal conflicts. A political solution is always the best option for the countries instead of war because it helps in resolving the conflict between two parties without causing any casualty. The use of military forces can only be justified when there is no political solution between the two countries, and the last option is to declare war. Every country has its own way of solving their problems because one country cannot understand the issues of the other country. However, war is not the solution to every problem and countries should avoid the use of military forces when they are not necessary to use. There are many other solutions except war which countries should consider before going for war. People can only desire for the world with no war. However, it is challenging to happen (Private writing. n.p).

Works Cited

"When Is Military Force Justified? | Privatewriting." privatewriting.com. N. p., 2016. Retrieved from https://www.privatewriting.com/blog/when-is-military-force-justified

"When Is The Use Of Military Force Justified?." The Odyssey Online. N. p., 2016. Retrieved from https://www.theodysseyonline.com/use-of-the-military-force-conflict-combat-america-2016-civil-war-in-syria