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  1. deterrence
    a negative motivational influence
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  2. aggressor
    someone who attacks
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  3. strategy
    an elaborate and systematic plan of action
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  4. appeasement
    the act of acceding to demands
    Establishing a credible and known deterrence is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a policy of appeasement.
  5. deter
    turn away from as by fear or persuasion
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    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  6. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
    Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), conventional weapons strength, economic sanctions, or any combination of these can be used as deterrents.
  7. mitigate
    lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
    Deterrence by denial is a strategy whereby a government builds up or maintains defense and intelligence systems with the purported aim of neutralizing or mitigating attacks.
  8. prominently
    in a prominent way
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  9. relevant
    having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  10. carnage
    the savage and excessive killing of many people
    Both nations were prepared to fight a full scale nuclear and conventional war, but were not willing to risk the carnage of a full scale nuclear war.
  11. spectrum
    a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
    Establishing a credible and known deterrence is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a policy of appeasement.
  12. credible
    capable of being believed
    Establishing a credible and known deterrence is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a policy of appeasement.
  13. retaliation
    action taken in return for an injury or offense
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    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  14. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
    Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), conventional weapons strength, economic sanctions, or any combination of these can be used as deterrents.
  15. potential
    existing in possibility
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  16. mutually
    in a shared manner
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  17. prominence
    the state of being widely known or eminent
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  18. purport
    have the often misleading appearance of being or intending
    Deterrence by denial is a strategy whereby a government builds up or maintains defense and intelligence systems with the purported aim of neutralizing or mitigating attacks.
  19. aggression
    a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  20. aggressive
    characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
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    Strategy
    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  21. foreign policy
    a plan of action governing international relations
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  22. denial
    renunciation of one's own interests in favor of others
    Deterrence by denial is a strategy whereby a government builds up or maintains defense and intelligence systems with the purported aim of neutralizing or mitigating attacks.
  23. refrain
    resist doing something
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  24. sanction
    official permission or approval
    Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), conventional weapons strength, economic sanctions, or any combination of these can be used as deterrents.
  25. inflict
    impose something unpleasant
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  26. external
    happening or arising outside some limits or surface
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    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  27. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    Aggressors are deterred if they choose not to act, perceiving the cost of their action to be too high in relation to its likelihood of success.
  28. policy
    a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  29. relation
    the state or quality of having something in common
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  30. contents
    a list of divisions and the pages on which they start
    Contents
    1 Strategy
    2 History
    3 Criticism
    3.1
  31. criticism
    a serious examination and judgment of something
    Contents
    1 Strategy
    2 History
    3 Criticism
    3.1
  32. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    Further reading
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    Strategy
    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  33. assured
    exhibiting confidence
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  34. defense
    the act of guarding someone or something against attack
    Deterrence by denial is a strategy whereby a government builds up or maintains defense and intelligence systems with the purported aim of neutralizing or mitigating attacks.
  35. reference
    the act of consulting
    Psychology and deterrence
    4 See also
    5 References
    5.1
  36. regard
    the condition of being honored or respected
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  37. willing
    the act of making a choice
    Both nations were prepared to fight a full scale nuclear and conventional war, but were not willing to risk the carnage of a full scale nuclear war.
  38. suspect
    regard as untrustworthy
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
  39. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), conventional weapons strength, economic sanctions, or any combination of these can be used as deterrents.
  40. theory
    a belief that can guide behavior
    Deterrence theory is a military strategy developed during the Cold War. It is especially relevant with regard to the use of nuclear weapons, and figures prominently in current United States foreign policy regarding the development of nuclear technology in North Korea and Iran.
  41. relations
    mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  42. Union
    the United States
    Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD) is a form of this strategy, which came to prominence during the Cold War when it was used by the US to characterize relations between the United States and Soviet Union.
  43. mass
    the property of a body that causes it to have weight
    Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), conventional weapons strength, economic sanctions, or any combination of these can be used as deterrents.
  44. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    Further reading
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    Strategy
    Deterrence is a strategy by which governments threaten an immense retaliation if attacked, such that aggressors are deterred if they do not wish to suffer great damage as a result of an aggressive action.
  45. content
    satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
    Contents
    1 Strategy
    2 History
    3 Criticism
    3.1
  46. establish
    set up or found
    Establishing a credible and known deterrence is at the opposite end of the spectrum from a policy of appeasement.
  47. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    The term is also used more casually to suspect a party in any field of potential conflict of being prepared to inflict unacceptable damage on an aggressor, and making sure the potential aggressor is aware of the risk so that they may refrain from aggression.
Created on Thu Sep 16 21:04:08 EDT 2010

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