deterrence

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Washington and its partners, they say, should use the window to build a comprehensive deterrence strategy that addresses nonmilitary coercion as effectively as it does conventional conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"We are needed when it comes to increasing the defence capabilities of Germany and Europe and creating an effective deterrence."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“Are we letting the pursuit of this short-term tactical success affect our ability to sustain strategic deterrence against China?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

On Monday, France and Germany announced plans to deepen co-operation with European partners on nuclear deterrence.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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