Victors' Justice

The narrative explores the futility of punishing the defeated in war, arguing that such actions often obscure the true causes of international conflict. It suggests that the failure of Western victors in both World Wars to acknowledge the moral foundations of international relations contributed to the resurgence of war. The text critiques the concept of 'victors' justice' exemplified by the Nuremberg Trials, emphasizing that these responses did not pave the way for lasting peace and instead perpetuated cycles of conflict.