The Bush Doctrine, established following the September 2001 terrorist attacks, posited that
A) the U.S. is justified in a preemptive attack on a hostile country that is gaining nuclear capability.
B) collective security is critical to isolating rogue states.
C) preventive war is illegal under international law.
D) American allies have the right to procure nuclear weapons to prevent a first strike attack.

Question

The Bush Doctrine, established following the September 2001 terrorist attacks, posited that
A) the U.S. is justified in a preemptive attack on a hostile country that is gaining nuclear capability.
B) collective security is critical to isolating rogue states.
C) preventive war is illegal under international law.
D) American allies have the right to procure nuclear weapons to prevent a first strike attack.

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The Bush Doctrine emphasized the importance of taking preemptive action to prevent hostile countries from gaining nuclear capability and using it against the United States or its allies. This doctrine was used as the justification for the invasion of Iraq in 2003, based on the belief that Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction.

The Bush Doctrine, Established Following the September 2001 Terrorist Attacks