Preventive War

Preventive war is a military action taken to eliminate or weaken a perceived future threat before it becomes imminent or more dangerous. Governments may justify preventive war by arguing that delaying conflict could lead to greater losses later. Unlike preemptive war, which responds to an immediate threat, preventive war is based on strategic forecasting and assumptions about future hostility. It involves complex legal, ethical, and strategic considerations, as it challenges international norms about the use of force. Critics often view it as risky and potentially unjustified, emphasizing the importance of solid evidence before initiating such a conflict.