Prof. Schlevogt's Compass No. 46: Dirty Work by Proxy – The Ethics of the Kanzler's Outsourced War
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 46: Dirty work by proxy – The ethics of the Kanzler’s outsourced war
Summary
In his latest column for RT, Professor Schlevogt examines the ethical dimensions of what he describes as Germany's complicity in the war on Iran, framed as "dirty work by proxy." Drawing on cross-civilizational ethical traditions, he argues that unchecked power amounts to tyranny, and that outsourcing military aggression does not absolve political leaders of moral responsibility. The war on Iran is presented as the clearest contemporary example of this principle.
Preview
Across civilizations, ethics converge: Power without restraint is tyranny. The war on Iran is the latest proof. Read Full Article at RT.com
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