The soldier's dilemma: A look at the development and scope of the superior orders defense and its potential to resolve the dilemma

For centuries soldiers have been faced with a dilemma. They are trained and obliged to obey the orders of their superior officers, and face being court-martialed for disobedience, on the one hand. On the other hand, if soldiers obey their orders and ultimately commit an international crime, they fac...

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