On the heels of yesterday’s report about Russia reserving the right to launch pre-emptive nukes, even against conventional forces, the Obama Administration is looking to scrap the former Bush Administration’s doctrine of “preemptive military strikes.”
“The Sept. 11 Terrorist Strikes Prompted Bush To Alter U.S. Policy By Stressing The Option Of Preemptive Military Action Against Groups Or Countries That Threaten The U.S.” (Tony Capaccio, “Bush Preemptive Strike Doctrine Under Review, May be Discarded,” Bloomberg, 10/15/09)
“Bush Outlined His Doctrine Of Preemptive Strike In A Speech At West Point In June 2002.” (Tony Capaccio, “Bush Preemptive Strike Doctrine Under Review, May be Discarded,” Bloomberg, 10/15/09)
“For The First Time In A Doctrine, The U.S. Expressed The Right To Attack A Threat That Was Gathering, Not Just Imminent.” (Tony Capaccio, “Bush Preemptive Strike Doctrine Under Review, May be Discarded,” Bloomberg, 10/15/09)
“The Doctrine Says The U.S. ‘Will Not Hesitate To Act Alone, If Necessary, To Exercise Our Right Of Self-Defense By Acting Preemptively.’” (Tony Capaccio, “Bush Preemptive Strike Doctrine Under Review, May be Discarded,” Bloomberg, 10/15/09)
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