"Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated. From this day forward, any nation that continues to harbor or support terrorism will be regarded by the United States as a hostile regime. Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." — George W. Bush, 2001
The "Bush Doctrine" articulated here justified
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Unilateral nuclear disarmament
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Preemptive military action against states harboring terrorists
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Withdrawal from NATO commitments
- D
Strict adherence to UN Security Council mandates
Explanation
The doctrine combined preemption, regime change, and unilateral action, applied first in Afghanistan (2001) and Iraq (2003).