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deterrence

[dih-tur-uhns, -tuhr-, -ter-] / dɪˈtɜr əns, -ˈtʌr-, -ˈtɛr- /


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"We live in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain time, and it's deployments like this, supported by allies and partners including Iceland, that improve our deterrence and defence as part of Nato," he said.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Cuts to conventional assets mean Mr. Trump will have to rely more on U.S. nuclear deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Others say Japan needs more than larger budgets, updated strategy documents or deterrence, especially against China, and point to bolder reforms to make its forces more nimble and adaptable.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

The current nuclear countries could reduce their arsenals by a lot, without losing anything in terms of deterrence.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

What is often called the strategy of nuclear deterrence is remarkable for its reliance on the behavior of our nonhuman ancestors.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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