Deterrence is not merely about wielding overwhelming force but about creating an environment of uncertainty and fear in the minds of adversaries. Historically, successful deterrence has thrived on ...

Concerns about crime have been the foundation for decades of get-tough policies aimed at deterring crime. The belief is that ever-greater punishment — by hiring more police, increasing prosecution, ...

Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen-based bomb, producing a fireball that burned over two seconds – 15 times longer than a comparable TNT blast. Developed by the China ...

The United States and its allies are facing a crisis of deterrence. China is menacing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and possibly readying its military for an invasion of Taiwan. Russia ...