deterrence
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Even though European allies are boosting defense spending, "translating that investment into the military capability needed to assume primary responsibility for conventional deterrence will take time," they said.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
“Still, the fact that now, when we’re facing such a serious threat level in Europe, this conventional deterrence gap isn’t being closed—that is a real problem,” said Lange.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
In March, France's President Emmanuel Macron announced a dramatic shift in nuclear deterrence, notably an increase in the atomic arsenal, currently numbering 290 warheads.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
The age of nuclear deterrence is ending, he argued, to be replaced with deterrence built on AI.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
The Quakers’ goals were prevention of further harm to society, deterrence, and, by the early nineteenth century, encouragement of prisoners to en-gage in “penitent reflection,” which could result in their personal reformation.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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