ABSTRACT
In Peace and War, Raymond Aron describes the effort to take into account "normative implications [that] are inherent in every theory" as well as the anticipation of the moral consequences of the actions: he elaborates on the "antinomies of diplomatic-strategic conduct" that imply the need for what he calls a praxeology. Praxeology and the call for a morality of prudence were Aron's attempts to avoid that existential and political dead end the Cold War represented. This chapter argues that, seminal as it is, Aron's taxonomy should be corrected, and his representation enhanced by the adjunction of a new function, a third "character". It suggests that the Spy should join the Diplomat and the Soldier. The diplomat decides between war and peace. The Spy would be a challenge to characterize as some intelligence activities relate to diplomacy when others relate to military action.
