While some Christians, like Pope Francis, equivocate on using force against the wicked, the truth is that power wielded righteously is entirely just within the Christian tradition

Col. Jessup and Machiavelli agree: sometimes, you need to stop moralizing and do what needs to be done for the sake of national self-preservation

Within both Christianity and Islam there are theological disputes around when the use of military force is permitted

Is there a version of Islam recognizable to most Muslims that ethically bears resemblance to the principles of Christian Realism? 

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

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…

Eric Patterson’s lecture at Christianity & National Security 2023.

Eric Patterson discusses the just war tradition, the Augustine nature of Christian realism, and international order. The following is a transcript of the event.