Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies Stanford University


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Preventive Defense in Central Asia

Journal Article

Authors
Michael A. McFaul - Stanford University
Linda McGinnis

Published by
National Security Studies Quarterly, Vol. 7 no. 4, page(s) 123-130
Autumn 2001


The Bush administration has right stated that we are and must be prepared to use the full arsenal of our defense capabilities to respond to the heinous acts of terrorism directed against the United States and the world on 11 September 2001. President Bush clearly stated that the use of military force will be a part of our campaign to fight terrorism and defend our homeland. Administration officials also cautioned Americans not to expect a massive military response but rather a longer, and at times invisible, diplomatic and financial campaign aimed at crippling terrorists. This is an astute, but incomplete, use of U.S. force.

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