Political Science · International Relations
UGC NET December 2018 Political Science
Which of the following statements is not correct about pre-emptive strategy?
AThe strategy was designed to prevent war
BThe strategy related to threats from rogue regimes
CThe strategy approved attack before a potential aggressor gets too strong
DThe strategy was in tune with the UN Charter ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) The strategy was in tune with the UN Charter — The incorrect statement is that the pre-emptive strategy was in tune with the UN Charter.
Explanation
★The incorrect statement is that the pre-emptive strategy was in tune with the UN Charter.
★Pre-emption means striking first before a perceived threat can grow too strong.
★It was framed as a way to prevent war by acting against gathering dangers.
★It was aimed especially at threats from rogue regimes seeking dangerous weapons.
★The UN Charter allows force only in self-defence against an actual armed attack.
★So striking before any attack sits uneasily with the Charter's limits on force.
★The pre-emption doctrine is associated with the Bush administration after 9/11.
★Its legality remains a contested issue in international law.
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