Sentences with phrase «preemptive self»

It would be unwise to jump to the conclusion that the many states that did not protest the Al - Kibar strike instead acquiesced to it, thus indicating their support for a right to exercise preemptive self - defense to eliminate nuclear threats.

I also disagree with Chachko's claim that silence «could suggest that members of the international community might be willing to entertain preemptive self - defense under such extreme circumstances.»

In sum, the question of whether international law now recognizes a right to preemptive self - defense against nuclear threats remains highly contested.

I find it hard to see the Obama administration articulating a legal doctrine of preemptive self defence claim in this scenario.

Not exact matches

Characters in zombie films are willing to do terrible things to each other because of the fear of zombies and the urge for self preservation, while, in the real world, things like the use of torture (or «advanced interrogation»), preemptive war and drone strikes were being debated as options to fight a threat even scarier than zombies: terrorism.

Short answer to explain just the term used: Russia is telling NK that publicly stating «We are going to nuke USA and South Korea» gives USA and South Korea a legal basis to launch a preemptive strike, to avoid being attacked themselves (so, they would be acting in self - defense).