deterrence

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He began the necessary job of transferring to networks of regional allies more of the responsibility for global deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

That makes restoring deterrence even more important for Europe—and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

That can most effectively be achieved through deterrence — convincing adversaries that it would be disastrous for them to challenge us militarily, or even to cross our “red lines.”

From Washington Times

Yoon was in Washington last week and won stronger U.S. commitment on extended nuclear deterrence, including improved information sharing and nuclear submarine visits to South Korea.

From Washington Times

The declaration also states that South Korea “has full confidence in U.S. extended deterrence commitments.”

From Washington Times