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Resolved: Unilateral military force by the United States is not justified to prevent nuclear
proliferation.
Definitions:
Justified to show a sufficient lawful reason for an act done [Stanford.edu]
Nuclear proliferation more nations developing weapons from nuclear materials [NPT
and AEA]
Prevent to keep from happening or existing [Merriam-webster.com]
Unilateral done or undertaken by one person or party [Merriam-Webster.com]
Military force of or relating to soldiers, arms, or war [Merriam-webster.com]
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As Mueller concludes, the solution should beto establish orderly deterrent and
containment strategies and avoid the temptation to lash out mindlessly at phantom
threats.
Johansen and Oberg, Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research [2002]:
international law holds no provisions forpre-emptive policies or wars. Accordingly, the
resolution is not proven.