Is a war legal or illegal?

The rules of war are universal & the Geneva Conventions have been ratified (signed by) all 196 states. International humanitarian law (IHL) comprises a set of rules to determine what can & can not be done during an armed conflict. If the rules of war are broken, this is deemed as war crimes, which carry severe consequences.

Depends on the circumstances. Generally, offensive wars against sovereign states are illegal, but the identity of the aggressor is often a matter of opinion.

Depends on the war and the laws, as both can change from place to place and time period to time period

I think war and wepons should only be used if your country is under genuine attack from another country. Also if a nation's citizens are under threat from the leader of their own country.

Stupid... war is stupid... We all lose!

Just asked one of the Bush's....

So many variables to account for..laws of the country engaging, current attitude of the governing bodies and citizens, gains/losses to be had from the war, the U.N.’s position on said war, etc.

Technically there are legal was of waging war. But in practice the laws of war and the Geneva Conventions are just something to use against the losing side after the fact.

If you are fighting terrorists in your country it should be legal. If those "terrorists" are unarmed civilians then that makes it illegal.

war cannot be defined as legal or illegal, but it's immoral. if you want a technical definition.

I have to say that - you have the most annoying avatar I've seen in a long time....

I'm pretty sure its human nature from the dawn of time

Most countries have regulations when and how they can go to war and declare war.

It's all legal if both parties respect the Geneva Convention.

our constitution renounces war, but not defensive war.

But ... what is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Huh! Say it again!

"Wreac Havoc! And unleash the Dog's of War!"😎

It is often a necessary evil

I would say, supra-legal.

Only to the winner🤷‍♀️

It's unethical and SUX! 😡

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