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Modern Escalation Dominance Is Essential to Effective Deterrence and Assurance

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Modern Escalation Dominance Is Essential to Effective Deterrence and Assurance

Joe Buff1 Comment

Defense commentators note that adversaries, prior to acting aggressively, will first calculate risks and rewards. Significant to this calculus is an evaluation of how, if at all, America is likely…

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Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

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Self-Deterrence, Narrative Control, and Nuclear Deterrence: The Case of Israel

Aaron Holland1 Comment

The theory of self-deterrence has emerged as a pivotal factor in shaping the behavior of nuclear-armed states. At the heart of this concept lies the intricate interplay between reputational concerns,…

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