The foreign policy approach that asserted the right of the United States to launch a preemptive military attack if the president decided that an opponent was planning an attack is called ______________.

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The Bush Doctrine, introduced during the presidency of George W. Bush, asserted the right to preemptive military strikes against countries believed to pose a threat to the United States, even if that threat was not imminent. This doctrine was used as justification for the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

The Foreign Policy Approach That Asserted the Right of the United