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 …

…is why deterrence is so significant in preventing offensive actions. It inhibits the ability of a state to disregard the rights of another state because in doing so it attracts painful consequences. This tactic is essential in keeping stability and peace among states. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Elms, Debbi. Lecture Notes, 2001. Haas, Richard. “The Vocabulary of Intervention.” Intervention. Washington, D.C.: Brookings, 1999. Waltz, Kenneth N. “Peace, Stability, and Nuclear Weapons.” International Politics. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, 2000.