deterrence

Noun

Meaning

That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Another deterrence position in nuclear strategy is that nuclear proliferation can be desirable. Source: Internet

But former Secretary Henry Kissinger says there is a new danger, which cannot be addressed by deterrence: "The classical notion of deterrence was that there was some consequences before which aggressors and evildoers would recoil. Source: Internet

Estonian officials believe their aggressive actions have helped deter Russian attacks, and the expanding partnership with the United States is also reinforcing that deterrence. Source: Internet

Critics of nuclear disarmament say that it would undermine the present nuclear peace and deterrence and would lead to increased global instability. Source: Internet

But Turkey seems increasingly keen on re-establishing mutual deterrence and create a standoff where none of the warring parties is superior over the other. Source: Internet

A covert response would significantly limit the deterrence effect, he added. Source: Internet

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