What Is the Theory of "Preemption" in Foreign Policy

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Multiple Choice

What is the theory of "preemption" in foreign policy?

• A) The United States reserves the right to "strike first" to prevent a punishing attack.
• B) The United States reserves the right to use deadly violence against civilians to further a political goal.
• C) The United States reserves the right to invade without any other supporters but only when the United Nations supports the action.
• D) The United States must continue to have the largest military power in the world to preempt any other nation's interests.
• E) The successful attempt of the United States to surpass Russia as the world's only superpower.

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