+A **preemptive war** is a military attack initiated to repel an imminent, anticipated enemy offensive. It seeks to gain an advantage by striking first, unlike a [Preventive War](/wiki/preventive_war) which addresses a more distant threat. The concept often sparks debate regarding [International Law](/wiki/international_law) and the bounds of state sovereignty.
+## See also
+- [Just War](/wiki/just_war)
+- [War](/wiki/war)
+- [Deterrence](/wiki/deterrence)
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