deterrence

Example Sentences

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Cash-drained European capitals fear they would have no other choice but to massively increase military spending and defensive preparations, in the hope of preserving their deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Witkoff and Umerov "agreed on the framework of security arrangements" and "discussed necessary deterrence capabilities to sustain a lasting peace", their statement said without giving details.

From BBC

During the meeting, the two sides "agreed on the framework of security arrangements" and discussed deterrence.

From BBC

He began the necessary job of transferring to networks of regional allies more of the responsibility for global deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

That makes restoring deterrence even more important for Europe—and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal