What Is Odd About Using a Deterrence Strategy to Influence

question 22

Multiple Choice

What is odd about using a deterrence strategy to influence an adversary?

• A) The fact the adversary does nothing is a sign of the success of deterrence.
• B) The adversary must change its policy for deterrence to succeed.
• C) The actor must invest large resources for deterrence to succeed.
• D) If the target acts aggressively, deterrence has failed.

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Definitions:

Weapon Of Peace

A paradoxical term that may refer to strategies or tools used non-violently to promote peace or to the notion of maintaining peace through deterrence and military readiness.

Harry S Truman

The 33rd President of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953, known for his leadership during the final stages of World War II and the early years of the Cold War.

Franklin Roosevelt

The 32nd President of the United States who led the country during the Great Depression and most of World War II, known for his New Deal domestic policies.