Question

The policy of using troops only when it is vital to the nation’s overall well-being, with a definite goal is called the
a.
Powell Doctrine.
c.
Middle East Accords.
b.
Clinton Doctrine.
d.
line-item veto.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A is the answer for the question

Answer 2

Option A i.e Powell Doctrine is the correct answer.

The Powell Doctrine was named after US military General Colin Powell who formulated the doctrine in 1990-1991 Gulf War.The doctrine stresses on American national security interests and criteria of any military action.

According to this doctrine, The policy of using troops or military action against any country only when the all  other non-violent means have been fully exhausted, risks and costs of military action fully analysed, national security threatened, international as well as local support gained etc.

Powell says, "when a nation is engaging in war, every resource and tool should be used to achieve decisive force against the enemy, minimizing casualties and ending the conflict quickly by forcing the weaker force to capitulate".