Under what circumstances might the offensive use of force be characterized as defensive?

a. when force is used for swaggering
b. when war is certain and the use of force is pre-emptive
c. when a state is restrained in the amount of force it uses
d. when force is used in response to an enemy's attack
e. when force is wielded as a display of power


Answer: b

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