Pope Francis has taken direct aim at the Catholic doctrine of Just War in “Dignitas Infinita”

The novel Starship Troopers (1959) remains a classic of realist political philosophy in the democratic tradition

The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.

The cleansing of the temple reveals the character of our Messiah and is a model for those who would follow him.

In war, “necessity” can be a reason to restrain fighting as well as a justification for it

Tragically, self-imposed restraints on the use of violence tend towards prolonging evil, not minimizing it

J. Daryl Charles’ lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023. J. Daryl Charles discusses justice, neighborly love, and great power…

Rebeccah Heinrich’s lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023. Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses nuclear deterrence, the law of armed conflict, and…

The difference between immoral revenge and lawful retribution is in the principle of proportionality