What role does ethics play in modern-day warfare? Is it possible for ethics and militarism to exist hand-in-hand? James Eastwood examines the Israeli military and its claim to be 'the most moral army in the world'. This claim has been strongly contested by human rights bodies and international institutions in their analysis of recent military engagements in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. Yet at the same time, many in Israel believe this claim, including the general public, military personnel and politicians. Compiled from extensive research including interviews with soldiers, Eastwood unpacks the ethical pedagogy of the Israeli military, as well as soldier-led activism which voices a moral critique, and argues that the belief in moral warfare doesn't exist separately from the growing violence of Israel's occupation. This book is ideal for those interested in military ethics and Israeli politics, and provides crucial in-depth analysis for students and researchers alike.

This book examines theories of morality and ethics in war through a comprehensive study of the Israel Defence Forces.

About the Author
James Eastwood is Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London. He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, which was jointly awarded the Michael Nicholson prize for the best doctoral theses by the British International Studies Association in 2016.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108415231
Author James Eastwood
Format Hardback
Page Count 298
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 550g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 157mm * 19mm