State A gathers intelligence that State B is steadily increasing its military capabilities and is likely to attack State A in roughly two years. State A calculates that its own capabilities are, for now, more powerful than State B's

State A therefore launches a sudden attack against State B. Which use of force is this an example of? a. a defensive use of force (preventive)
b. a defensive use of force (preemptive)
c. a deterrent use of force
d. a compellent use of force


a

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