deterrence
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Pakistan's foreign ministry said Friday the pact meant an attack on any member would be regarded as an attack on all, adding it was "intended to strengthen collective deterrence".
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
“For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has become a strategic lever for deterrence, maintaining the regional balance of power, and reshaping the security rules in the Persian Gulf,” said Mostafa Najafi, a Tehran-based security analyst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
But when summits become a venue for essentially undermining allied assurance and adversary deterrence, their utility diminishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
Thus, instead of victory in the traditional sense, America and Russia sought deterrence as their strategic goal.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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