deterrence

(noun)

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action

Related Terms

Examples of deterrence in the following topics:

  • The Cold War and Containment

    • Central programs begun under containment, including NATO and nuclear deterrence, remained in effect even after the end of the war.

  • Iraq

    • ., aimed at ensuring cooperation in constitutional rights, threat deterrence, education, energy development, and in other areas.

  • Foreign Policy

    • The main foreign policies during the Cold War were containment, deterrence, détente, arms control, and the use of military force like in Vietnam.

  • Civil Law and Criminal Law

    • In public law the objective is usually deterrence and retribution.