what constitutes a just war?, what do you think? Options

[gotblog4me?]

What do you think constitutes a just war? in my opinion the only type of just war I can think of is in self-defense, or in defensew of weaker allies, does ne1 else think otherwise? or are u just completely agaisnt war, period?

[*mipadi*]

In today's world, it seems to be best to adopt a policy of having a strong military for two primary reasons:

1. Defense of the country;
2. Deterrant.

Even with a large military like the US, we barely have the capabilities to invade and occupy a country, as Iraq has shown us.

Ideally, I don't feel that it's necessary for any country to act as policemen for the world and deal militarily with others; however, realistically, sometimes a country must use their military might to protect others, such as in Bosnia, and such as we should be doing in places like Darfur. However, I think the "war" should be made up more of quick surgical strikes that don't necessitate a long-term occupation (such as in Iraq).