Which of the following would be most consistent with use of the U.S.military under the Powell Doctrine?

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The Powell Doctrine outlines the criteria for the use of military force, which includes a clear national objective, use of overwhelming force, clear exit strategy, and support from both the American people and Congress. The Gulf War best fits this criteria, as it had a clear national objective (to expel Iraq from Kuwait), overwhelming force was used, and there was a clear exit strategy. The Vietnam War and Cold War did not have clear objectives or exit strategies, and did not involve overwhelming force. The war in Iraq has been debated in terms of meeting the criteria, but it did not have clear evidence of weapons of mass destruction and did not have a well-defined exit strategy, leading to ongoing conflict.

Which of the Following Would Be Most Consistent with Use