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100	1		_aTHOMAS Ward
245			_aVictory by duress : _bcivilian infrastructure as a target in air campaigns / _cWard Thomas
260			_c2006
520			_aNew technology has enabled air attacks to be more accurate and discriminating than ever before. However there is a growing willingness particularly in the 'effects-based' school to target civilian infrastructure to influence public opinion against continuing a conflict. This article considers the apparent paradox and assesses the legal and moral implications of such attacks. Concludes that they are not consistent with international law, not ethically sound, and would have negative political effects on any country using the strategy.
650			_aAIR POWER
650			_aAERIAL BOMBING
650			_aCIVILIAN TARGETTING
773			_aSecurity Studies : _gVol 15 No 1, Jan-Mar 2006, pp.1-33 (118)
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