What is just war theory and how can it relate to tort law? What is the doctrine of proportionality? And how do all these concepts apply to various conflicts including the Iraq invasion of Kuwait, Russiaâ??s involvement its surrounding nations, and the Pig War of 1859? Dr. Davis Brown, an assistant professor of political science at Maryville University, answers these questions and more as he takes us on a tour of the just war doctrine from its inception with the Early Church Fathers to its application in some recent conflicts. As a trained lawyer with experience in the US Air Force, Davis provides a unique perspective on a topic that has occupied the minds of some of historyâ??s greatest religious thinkers.
We begin the interview with some background on Prof. Brown himself. He explains what he did as a judge advocate general (JAG) in the military, noting that it really wasnâ??t all flying in outer space and trying to apprehend bad guys like on television. Instead, he explains how various military actions are run past military lawyers to ensure they correspond with international and domestic US law. Davis then details his reasons for moving into the world of academia.
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