deterrence

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He said boosting defence, "reinforcing its alliance with the United States, and expanding collaboration with like-minded countries" was part of "building multi-layered deterrence critical for ensuring that no new war breaks out in this region".

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Others say Japan needs more than larger budgets, updated strategy documents or deterrence, especially against China, and point to bolder reforms to make its forces more nimble and adaptable.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

The current nuclear countries could reduce their arsenals by a lot, without losing anything in terms of deterrence.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

"Her challenge will be to persuade Washington that the KMT's engagement with China can coexist with strong deterrence," Hass wrote in a recent opinion piece in the Taipei Times newspaper.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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