Deterrence in World Politics

Deterrence provides the safest mean for worldwide stability and peace. It prevents a potential conflict from taking place by convincing the enemy state of the disastrous consequences of its act if it decides to proceed with an offensive attack, or any other undesirable action. This tactic is successful because it is rational that no state wants the costs to outweigh the gains in any conflict. Furthermore, the deterrent state will adopt the necessary measures for …

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