President Bush's threat to use force if Saddam Hussein's regime did not leave Iraq is an example of
A) deterrence.
B) engagement.
C) track-two diplomacy.
D) compellence.

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Compellence refers to the use of force or threat of force to coerce an adversary to take a particular action or to stop certain behavior. In this case, President Bush was threatening to use force to compel Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq. Deterrence, on the other hand, refers to the use of military capabilities to prevent an adversary from taking a particular action, rather than compelling them to take a certain action. Engagement and track-two diplomacy are different strategies that involve negotiations and communication to achieve a desired outcome, rather than the use of force or the threat of force.

President Bush's Threat to Use Force If Saddam Hussein's Regime