First-Strike Advantage
/ˈfɜːrst-straɪk ədˈvæntɪdʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A strategic benefit where a party gains an upper hand by initiating action before an opponent, often before a conflict escalates.
The military doctrine emphasizes the first-strike advantage to deter enemy aggression.
- (n.) In international law and strategic studies, the advantage gained by a state capable of launching a preemptive attack, especially in nuclear deterrence contexts.
Nuclear treaties aim to reduce the first-strike advantage to maintain global stability.
Forms
- first-strike advantage
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Commentary
The term primarily appears in international and military law contexts; awareness of its implications is crucial in treaty drafting and strategic analyses.
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