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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Responding to Iran's nuclear ambitions »Responding to Iran's nuclear ambitions
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How should the international community respond? »How should the international community respond?
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Military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities »Military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities
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Legal bases for use of force under international law? »Legal bases for use of force under international law?
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Pre-emptive self-defence
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Preventing an imminent attack is legitimate »Preventing an imminent attack is legitimate
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Pre-emptive self-defence is dangerous in practice »Pre-emptive self-defence is dangerous in practice
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Pre-emptive self-defence not a legal basis for use of force »Pre-emptive self-defence not a legal basis for use of force
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