deterrence

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Washington and its partners, they say, should use the window to build a comprehensive deterrence strategy that addresses nonmilitary coercion as effectively as it does conventional conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Since 1969, the UK has operated continuous at-sea deterrence, with first Polaris and then Trident missiles stored on and launched from nuclear-powered submarines with the capacity to remain submerged at sea for months.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

"We are needed when it comes to increasing the defence capabilities of Germany and Europe and creating an effective deterrence."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“Are we letting the pursuit of this short-term tactical success affect our ability to sustain strategic deterrence against China?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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