DILEMA ETIKA DALAM PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN MILITER: MENGGALI INTERAKSI ANTARA ETIKA PERANG DAN HUKUM HUMANITER

Authors

  • Alexander CW Sesko TNI, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Fachrudi H Sesko TNI, Bandung, Indonesia
  • Tarsisius Susilo Sesko TNI, Bandung, Indonesia
  • M.Asep Apandi Sesko TNI, Bandung, Indonesia
  • S.Dhani Broto Sesko TNI, Bandung, Indonesia

Keywords:

Ethics in War, International Humanitarian Law, Moral Dilemmas, Military Decision-Making, Military Ethics Training, Legal Violations, Justice in War, Ethical Responsibility, Geneva Conventions, Proportionality Principle

Abstract

This article examines the relationship between ethical principles and humanitarian law in the context of warfare. Military forces often face dilemmas between carrying out effective actions and maintaining ethical standards that protect human rights. Through an analysis of various incidents and moral challenges encountered in the field, this article aims to understand how decisions made by military personnel can affect the application of law and its impact on morality. The study also highlights the importance of ethics training within the military, which plays a significant role in preventing violations of humanitarian law during armed conflict. By exploring the dynamics between ethics and humanitarian law, this article offers insights on how preventive mechanisms and international regulations can strengthen the implementation of law and reduce violations that occur on the battlefield.

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2025-05-25

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): MEI

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