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deterrence

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


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It said they would be part of operations "to counter Russian activity in the North Atlantic and High North, protect critical underwater infrastructure, and enhance Nato deterrence".

From BBC • Jun. 28, 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

"Her challenge will be to persuade Washington that the KMT's engagement with China can coexist with strong deterrence," Hass wrote in a recent opinion piece in the Taipei Times newspaper.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“This is how deterrence works,” said Marek Kohv of the International Centre for Defence and Security, an Estonian think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Thus, instead of victory in the traditional sense, America and Russia sought deterrence as their strategic goal.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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