Overwhelming force and proportionality (excerpt)
For limited objectives, proportionality may suffice. But when the strategic objectives are far-reaching proportionality will defeat its purpose
Prof. Uzi Arad
From Canning and Disraeli in 19th century Britain to Weinberger and Powell in the United States in the 20th century, an established principle has been that the use of force, once its necessity was determined, should be implemented through a concentration of overwhelming force.
Yet, it is an open question as to why Israel, after deciding to use force against the Hizbullah threat, has as of yet refrained from exercising it to the fullest extent.
For limited objectives, proportionality may suffice. But when the strategic objectives are far-reaching, as those of the current campaign are, proportionality will defeat its purpose.
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