First Strike Doctrine

The First Strike Doctrine is a military strategy where a country aims to launch a pre-emptive attack to eliminate or severely weaken an adversary’s nuclear weapons before they can be used. The goal is to prevent the enemy from launching their own nuclear attack by striking first, thereby ensuring national security. This approach relies on having a credible threat of a swift, devastating counterattack, discouraging opponents from initiating conflict in the first place. It’s a controversial and complex strategy tied to nuclear deterrence and international security considerations.