Which of the Following Statements About Deterrence Is True

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about deterrence is true?

• A)Deterrence is an effort to preserve the status quo by threatening to use force.
• B)Deterrence is an effort to force other actors to accept international mediation.
• C)Deterrence is an effort to change the status quo by threatening to use force.
• D)Deterrence is the effort to force other actors to fulfill their alliance obligations.
• E)Deterrence is the effort to create an effective international peace agreement.

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