A Policy of Deterrence Requires Second-Strike Capability to Ensure a State

question 50

True/False

A policy of deterrence requires second-strike capability to ensure a state can inflict an intolerable amount of damage on the state it wishes to deter.

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Definitions:

Huron Indians

A large North American Indigenous group, historically located in the Great Lakes region, known for their farming, trading, and strong societal organization.

John Rolfe

An early English settler in Virginia who is credited with the first successful cultivation of tobacco as a cash crop, which significantly influenced the colony's economy.

Pocahontas

A Native American woman notable for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, and her role in fostering peace between Native Americans and English settlers.

Peaceful Co-Existence

A principle suggesting that nations or ideologies with differing viewpoints can live alongside each other without conflict, often associated with Cold War era diplomacy.