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Just War Theory books examine the moral and legal principles governing when it is justified to go to war and how wars should be conducted. Drawing on classical philosophy and theology (e.g., Augustine, Aquinas), modern political theory, and international law, the category covers core criteria such as jus ad bellum (right to war), jus in bello (conduct in war), and jus post bellum (justice after war). Titles range from foundational texts and contemporary analyses to historical case studies and policy-oriented works, often engaging debates with pacifism and realism. Topics include humanitarian intervention and the Responsibility to Protect, asymmetric warfare and counterterrorism, cyber and drone operations, nuclear deterrence, and the ethics of soldiers and commanders. It serves readers in philosophy, law, international relations, security studies, and military ethics.

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