Striking first preemption and prevention in international conflict

Does the United States have the right to defend itself by striking first, or must it wait until an attack is in progress? Is the Bush Doctrine of aggressive preventive action a justified and legal recourse against threats posed by terrorists and rogue states? Tackling one of the most controversial p...

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Main Author:	Doyle, Michael W. 1948-
Other Authors:	Macedo, Stephen 1957-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New Jersey Princeton University Press c2008
Subjects:	Intervention (International law) Sanctions (International law) Preemptive attack (Military science) War (International law) > Philosophy National security > United States
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