Two distinct realms of self‑defense exist within the law of war. One is the justification for going to war in the first place; the second is the use of force in combat in the course of war, such as killing civilians who are attacking soldiers.
让我们把这些原则运用到国际冲突之中。在战争法中存在两种截然不同的自卫。一个是首先交战的理由；第二个是在战斗期间使用武力，例如击毙袭击军人的平民。