In 2002, the term 'Axis of evil' was coined to describe three specific nations
President George W. Bush introduced the phrase 'Axis of evil' during his 2002 State of the Union address, a rhetorical turning point that redefined American foreign policy for the new millennium.
During his 2002 State of the Union address, President George W. Bush linked Iraq, Iran, and North Korea under the provocative label 'Axis of evil.' This phrase was intended to describe regimes that allegedly sponsored terrorism and sought weapons of mass destruction. Coming just months after the September 11 attacks, the speech signaled a shift toward a more preemptive and assertive American military doctrine.
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