Deterrence theory is a key concept in criminology that suggests individuals are less likely to engage in criminal behavior if they perceive the risks and consequences of being caught outweigh the ...

Khan’s work throws up ... As Matthew says: “I do worry deeply about an argument which says that the fact that a nuclear war hasn't happened proves that credible deterrence is without flaw.” ...

Drones have the potential to enhance nuclear deterrence, but they also introduce significant risks in terms of escalation ...

The history of the Cold War suggests that the vague threat of using nuclear weapons to change another country’s nonnuclear behavior does not work very often, largely because it is not seen as credible ...

For China's military science research institutes, the word encompasses two basic actions: deterring a rival from doing something, and forcing the other side to do something through deterrence.

12, No. 4, WINTER 2018 How Does Nuclear Deterrence Differ from ... Nuclear and conventional deterrence are in fact quite different in terms of theory, practice, and impact. The differences play out in ...

Citations: Wiseman, Alan. 2006. A Theory of Partisan Support and Entry Deterrence in Electoral Competition. Journal of Theoretical Politics. (2)123-158.

However, it is unlikely that there would be such a development but this does raise questions about ... The ‘madman’ formulation in deterrence theory, predicated on uncertainty and ...