Deterrence theory
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Deterrence theory gained increased prominence as a military strategy during the Cold War with regard to the use of nuclear weapons. It took on a unique connotation during this time as an inferior nuclear force, by virtue of its extreme destructive power, could deter a more powerful adversary, provided that this force could be protected against destruction by a surprise attack. Deterrence is a strategy intended to dissuade an adversary from taking an action not yet started, or to prevent them from doing something that another state desires. A credible nuclear deterrent, Bernard Brodie wrote in 1959, must be always at the ready, yet never used.
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See also
- Balance of terror
- Chainstore paradox
- Cold War
- Confidence-building measures
- Decapitation strike
- Essentials of Post–Cold War Deterrence
- Game theory
- International relations
- Launch on warning
- Long Peace
- Massive retaliation
- Minimal deterrence
- Mutual assured destruction
- N-deterrence
- Nuclear blackmail
- Nuclear ethics
- Nuclear peace
- Nuclear strategy
- Nuclear terrorism
- Nuclear triad
- Nuclear warfare
- Peace through strength
- Prisoner's dilemma
- Reagan Doctrine
- Second strike
- Security dilemma
- Tripwire force
- Wargaming
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