Striking first
Michael W. Doyle
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Striking first
Published
April 21, 2008
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
216
ISBN-13
9780691136585
ISBN-10
0691136580
Description
"In Striking First, Michael Doyle shows how the Bush Doctrine has consistently disregarded a vital distinction in international law between acts of preemption in the face of imminent threats and those of prevention in the face of the growing offensive capability of an enemy. Taking a close look at the Iraq war, the 1998 attack against al Qaeda in Afghanistan, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, among other conflicts, he contends that international law must rely more completely on United Nations Charter procedures and develop better standards for dealing with serious threats. After explaining how the UN can again play an important role in enforcing international law and strengthening international guidelines for responding to threats, he describes the rare circumstances when unilateral action is indeed necessary. Based on the 2006 Tanner Lectures at Princeton University, Striking First includes responses by distinguished political theorists Richard Tuck and Jeffrey McMahan and international law scholar Harold Koh, yielding a lively debate that will redefine how - and for what reasons - tomorrow's wars are fought."--Jacket.
Subjects
Preemption
Preemption
Why Not Preempt?
Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Future Strategic Strike Forces
Imperial ambitions
Addressing the Iranian nuclear challenge
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Striking first?
This edition of Striking first has approximately 216 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Striking first?
For most readers, Striking first typically takes between 4h 30m and 3h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Striking first?
The estimated word count for Striking first is approximately 54,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Striking first?
Striking first was written by Michael W. Doyle.
When was Striking first published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 21, 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.