ABSTRACT
Historians believe the earliest writings linked to Just War are found in the Amenhotep IV reign in northern Egypt. These works outline codes of conduct and etiquette for interaction among dignitaries and royalty. The Roman scholar Cicero considered protecting their society essential, and neglecting this obligation was an injustice. The Treaty gave each state’s governing apparatus sovereign jurisdiction and control over all territories and populations within, and warned undesired outsiders to avoid crossing state boundaries. Eric Patterson argues for Just War being ethical, practical and normative, and grounded in moral concerns for restraining, mastication and responsibility. The framework must compare restraint with the alternatives of destruction, violence, collateral damage and death.
