Striking First

The book explores the contentious debate surrounding the United States' right to preemptive military action in the face of terrorism and threats from rogue states. Michael Doyle critiques the Bush Doctrine of aggressive preventive action, asserting that it, along with existing international law, fails to address contemporary security challenges effectively. Through his analysis, he raises fundamental questions about the legality and morality of preemptive strikes in the modern geopolitical landscape.