17276. THE BUSH DOCTRINE OF PRE-EMPTIVE STRIKE. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the Bush Doctrine of foreign policy as it arose following the 9/11 attacks and compares the Bush Doctrine with two previous presidential foreign policy doctrines – the Eisenhower Doctrine of 1957 and the Carter Doctrine of 1980. Argues that the Bush Doctrine’s emphasis on unilaterally using preemptive warfare against sovereign nations has set a dangerous precedent and there are clear indications that it is causing damage in terms of America’s international relations. KEYWORDS: foreign policy preemptive strike rogue nations George W Bush 9/11. Written 2005. 7 pages, 11 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 1,583 words.