Analysis reveals Rengger's shift towards pacifism in response to just war theory and the Iraq War.
Nicholar Rengger was a figure of some importance in the field of International Relations. Known for his work on Just War Theory and International Order, this piece argues that Rengger should also be understood as a scholar increasingly convinced by and leaning towards a subtle form of pacifism. Galvanised by the Iraq War and the events which followed 9/11, he highlighted the mistakes and misteps taken by politicians seduced by the allure of easy victories and regime change.
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