How Does Deterrence Prevent a Rival from Attacking the Country

question 27

Multiple Choice

How does deterrence prevent a rival from attacking the country that deters it?

• A)By appeasing the rival with rewards for not attacking
• B)By frightening the rival with the consequences of attacking
• C)By preemptively attacking the rival and eliminating its means of attacking
• D)By surrounding the rival with hostile alliances that must be attacked first
• E)By undermining the rival by sponsoring dissent that weakens its ability to attack

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