deterrence
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The U.S. excels at deterrence by punishment—the ability to impose costs at range.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
In March, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a dramatic shift in nuclear deterrence, notably an increase in the atomic arsenal, currently numbering 290 warheads.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
But to the extent deterrence is credible, it’s because it’s backed up by certain qualities in a country’s arsenals—and, more important, its politico-military decision-makers.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
"The first priority for Iran after the war is to restore deterrence and the Strait of Hormuz is among Iran's principal strategic leverages," explains Mohammad Eslami, a research fellow at the University of Tehran.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 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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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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