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Pre-emptive self-defence

A country may engage in "pre-emptive" self-defence that would allow it to use force against another country if it suspects it may attack at some stage.

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Pre-emptive self-defence
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Preventing an imminent attack is legitimate
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Pre-emptive self-defence is dangerous in practice
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Pre-emptive self-defence not a legal basis for use of force
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