deterrence

To patriots, these killings were deterrence; to loyalists, they were murder.

Beijing is not only strengthening deterrence, but is also creating a "second strike capability," he says - a country's ability to launch a retaliatory strike if attacked.

"Given the ongoing disorder at the hotel and across the country, I've got to be considering punishment and deterrence," he added, banning Hillard from the vicinity of the building for six months.

The piece contends that the administration is exploiting anxiety about crime to erode civil rights and due process protections, with the death penalty serving as a tool of repression rather than crime deterrence.

The US appears to be strengthening its deterrence, and has debuted its "Dark Eagle" hypersonic weapon.