In 5-7 double spaced pages in Turabian format, not including additional pages for title and references, answer the following 3 prompts below separately in a single document. You may write more pages if necessary. At least 7 sources must be used and may include the course text, Bible, and scholarly articles.  

Why does theory matter when discussing the causes of war? If theory is not necessarily a reflection of reality (or policy), how and why do theories help us manage security?
Does any particular theory do better than others at both explaining and helping to manage state security? Explain why or why not. 
Briefly discuss the limits and possibilities of the laws of war as policy”can you identify the conditions of war under which they appear to succeed or fail at limiting abuses?