+A **preventive war** is an armed conflict initiated to prevent a perceived *future* threat from materializing. Unlike a [Preemptive War](/wiki/preemptive_war), which addresses an imminent attack, a preventive strike targets a growing capability before it becomes an actual danger. Such actions are highly controversial under [International Law](/wiki/international_law), often sparking debate over their legality and ethics.
+## See also
+- [Just War](/wiki/just_war)
+- [War](/wiki/war)
+- [National Security](/wiki/national_security)
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