deterrence
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“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
“Demand for defense and deterrence capabilities remained strong during the quarter, as customers continued to invest in both immediate readiness and long-term capabilities,” Chief Executive Officer Micael Johansson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 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
It said they would be part of operations "to counter Russian activity in the North Atlantic and High North, protect critical underwater infrastructure, and enhance Nato deterrence".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
What is often called the strategy of nuclear deterrence is remarkable for its reliance on the behavior of our nonhuman ancestors.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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