First strike
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First strike is a concept in warfare, that the possibility of preemptive action is sometimes required in order to secure national interests. Although the concept often carries a pejorative connotation, it was all but a necessary concept in Cold War diplomacy, and remains a key part of any national nuclear strike policy.