Resumé L’auteur détaille les questions éthiques auxquelles sont confrontés les militaires engagés dans les opérations militaires modernes.
Ethical challenges for the modern soldierThe author explores the ethical challenges faced by the servicemen engaged in modern military operations. The contemporary military engagements stirred up new ethical issues, appealing for resuming the Ethics debate within the Army. Three principles appear to guide the ethical attitude of the combat unit: 1) proportionality in the use of force; 2) respect of the dignity of others; 3) exemplary behavior of the soldier.