What Are the Conditions That Must Be Met in Order

question 17

Essay

What are the conditions that must be met in order for a war to be considered "just"? Based on these criteria, was the 2003 war that the United States waged against Iraq just? Make sure to discuss both the American decision to use force as well as the conduct of the war.

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Definitions:

Financial Lease

A lease agreement where the lessee assumes most of the risks and rewards of ownership, often with an option to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term.

Operating Lease

A lease agreement allowing a company to use an asset without owning it, typically with shorter terms than a finance lease.

Financial Lease

A type of lease in which the lessee has use of the asset for a significant portion of its useful life, and the lease payments are designed to cover the lessor's initial costs.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A financial ratio indicating the relative proportion of shareholders' equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.