In what ways is the current u.s. Doctrine of preemptive strikes on potential threats a departure from the strategy of containment used against the Soviet Union in the 20th century? What consequences will flow from the doctrine? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

In what ways is the current u.s. Doctrine of preemptive strikes on potential threats a departure from the strategy of containment used against the Soviet Union in the 20th century? What consequences will flow from the doctrine?

by Bonykhan

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This is a question more fit for /r/asksocialscience or /r/credibledefence due to the modern nature of the question.